Then we swam under the island!

Alofi, Niue

Let’s start our exploration of what is arguably the most beautiful island in the South Pacific with the diving.  Hey, you know what? Let’s start with just the freaking snorkeling, because it was that good!  The water here is crystal clear and no, not what you’re imagining – it’s better.  By more than a little.  You have not seen water this clear in your lifetime.  Ever.  Seriously.

 

One of the advantages to having almost no one on the island a tiny tourist industry is that there is almost no pollution.  Not having a coral reef encircling the island means that what little runoff there is gets immediately swept out to sea. Continue reading “Then we swam under the island!”