Ecuador 4K Stock Showreel

Just off the coast of Ecuador, about 44km from the fishing village of Puerto Lopez, lies a small Island called Isla de la Plata. It plays host to an unprecedented Giant Manta Ray phenomenon every year and we were privileged to witness it first hand in the company of Dr Andrea Marshall and members of her Marine Megafauna Foundation team. Check this short Showreel and make your booking on the next     "Ray of Hope Expedition".

We were also very fortunate to have been able to spend time with Hanli Prinsloo and Peter Marshall from the "I Am Water Foundation" as they trained us for our level 1 Apnea diving certification.

Lembongan 2015

Flying with our favourite air line Air Singapore with direct flights from Cape town to Singapore and then a short connecting fight to Denpasar, Bali was pure pleasure. We decided to book our stay in Lembongan at Blue Corner Dive as they have fabulous dive report ratings. Our airport and Lembongan transfers with Rocky Fast Cruises were also arranged by Blue Corner Dive and these were well organized and smooth.

Just a tip here: One may need to wade through water, depending on the tides, getting on and off the Rocky Fast Cruises. Wear appropriate clothing (eg. Jeans that you can roll up, to above the knee at least).

We had a fabulous time at Blue Corner Dive. We did two dives a day and then spent the rest of the time filming topside. Do read my trip advisor report here.

We were fortunate to see a Mola Mola but to be honest it was a very brief encounter. We had another Magical Manta encounter and we so enjoyed the sunsets, warm water, fabulous food, comfortable accommodation and wonderful team at Blue Corner Dive.

We were pleasantly surprised to see that litter was being collected by the Villagers in huge bags and do hope that this incentive continues and that recycling will be a way forward.

We also had an exceptionally good dive leader, Made P, and we are already planning another trip to this wonderful destination.

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