Mantas at Safety Stop - Komodo National Park - Dec 2024

Again, we did not get to see this, though the other group got some spectacular footage, including of these mantas - right while waiting at the safety stop at the end of the dive. So so elegant and spectacular.

Trying on the Necklace

 While Gabi and Doug were in Komodo, Tracy tried on a necklace that we've had for a while. 

 

Diving Together

 Pretty wonderful getting to dive with Gabi in Komodo - Wow!

 Gabi enjoyed having the camera for a bit - and got some shots of me.  I've found that a bit of a snorkel hoodie can be most comfortable - especially when surfacing and waiting for the boat (to avoid sunburn). 

Spectacular Diving

 Gabi did a quick check-out dive, and we had some amazing diving.  It was pretty spectacular leaving on the boat, seeing the islands in the national park and some really impressive visibility and coral. 

 

 

Komodo Diving - Reef Tipped Shark

Diving with sharks in Komodo - pretty spectacular. 

Flores Island Arrival

 Gabi and Doug went to Komodo to dive with Scuba Junkie.  It was a direct flight from KL to Labuan Bajo, which was nice - and we were able to get a boat that would take us there that night, saving a day rather than waiting until the main boat the next day.  (There was another family, so it was nice to split that cost too.)

 

Christmas Morning

 Wonderful to get to have all of the Christmas presents and gifts with those of us together. 

 

So so much to be thankful for - and a wonderful time together with the family before heading to Pantai Hospital to see Reeve. 

Morning Fruit

 Sure a beautiful collection of fruit to start Christmas morning. 

 

Christmas Eve Dinner

 A delicious meal together - and while it was sad that Reeve could not be there, we sure are thankful that he could get into surgery so quickly. 

Plenty of presents under the tree in the corner of the room.