Tag Archives: Great Barrier Reef

A Shrimp On the Barbie

Posted on July 29, 2026 by TheJessicaness

The title comes from a 1980s Australian ad to invite American tourists to the country. A 1990 film inspired by the catchphrase was a local box office failure because real Aussies call them prawns. The phrase was also used in … Continue reading →

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Minke Whales in Disguise

Posted on July 26, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I’m feeling hungrier this morning, so after my daily banana, I mix a few cereals into my bowl since there are so many on offer. Today’s first dive is at Pixie Gardens. Caleb had the crew switch us to nitrox … Continue reading →

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Please Stay Awhile

Posted on July 25, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I grab a banana from the fruit basket. I skip the dive skin today and pull my wetsuit on over my Sharkskin that will keep me warmer, even if the sleeves bunch up. The divers’ gear is set close to … Continue reading →

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Beneath the Weight of Dawn

Posted on July 24, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I wake up feeling like a kid on Christmas who just got gifted half a Barbie. It is partially what I asked for, but now I have to deal with managing the missing parts. Kerrin said he would come through … Continue reading →

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