September 11th

We got to Mataranka yesterday. I was so excited to go swimming in the Springs. When we were on our last trip it was the place I learned to snorkel when I was 3 and Mum said I loved it so much. The spring’s water was fresh, clear and warm and like a deep creek. It was a beautiful greenish, blue colour. We went swimming with masks and snorkels and the water was so clear you could see forever and there was so much to see, such as mossy logs, rocks, underwater plants and we also got to see a couple of turtles. We were able to dive down deep and touch the bottom and go under logs and things. We also floated downstream very slowly and gently for about 100 metres, then got out and walked back up the path.

I felt very sad when it was time to leave and I really hope we go back there one day.