Comments on: ….and then to Wilson Island – check this place out!

By: scopi

scopi — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:21:32 +0000

Hey Ben,

Loved this video of the cuttlefish! I just recently saw a show on Discovery channel about cuttlefish and added “see a cuttlefish” to my bucket list because of that show.

I was under the impression they were very hard to spot because they always mimicked their surroundings. Clearly that’s not the case. Are you ever able to ask an expert (I know there’s a marine biologist on Hamilton Island) for more info about a particular species? If so, can she give you any insight into the behavior of these cuttlefish, like why so many in a group and in plain sight? Thanks.

Also, some kudo’s for you. I think your blogs have been improving. I imagine as with anything, you’re learning as you go along. And much as I envy the fun stuff you get to do (and yes, I applied and was unsuccessful), I can see that you’re working your butt off! Good on ya mate.

By: marina k. villatoro

marina k. villatoro — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:00:55 +0000

that is as remote as it gets, I think! Or at least as remote I’d like it to get:) I spent some time in Costa Rica on Cano Island which is remote because the last boat leaves at 3 and we stayed for a few nights, but if anythign at all happens to you, you are f**ked!

great pictures!!! Really lovely place.

By: AshleySaint

AshleySaint — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:54:40 +0000

Hmm, a brit with blonde hair and a wetsuit… Looks good on ya!! That’s enough for me to travel to Australia in itself! Haha

Keep enjoying that beautiful place… I’m so jealous!!
I hope to go there myself someday, if I can afford it!! I’ve never been out of the United States!! You lucky dog!!

By: magsisere

magsisere — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:04:03 +0000

hi there ben you lucky devil, cant wait to see about this comp coming up best of luck from Ireland

By: Phillip Molly Malone

Phillip Molly Malone — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:13:24 +0000

As a Malone I would like to say, it is “On you Pat Malone” and yes, it does mean to be Alone. I am sure even my “Trouble and Strife” would know that one!

By: Nicole Formanek

Nicole Formanek — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:08:44 +0000

Das solltet Ihr auf jeden Fall drinnen lassen.

By: April

April — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:14:12 +0000

Hi Ben,

What a change from your normal 5 star escorted trips!! I would have thought you may have not enjoyed it as much and then you mentioned being in Africa so i can see how you related to being in a simple environment!

Its good that you mentioned the strong currents around this island. Is that normal for many of the islands? Also how is the Aussie safety on taking people out into the ocean? Hoping they have improved their systems and methods and no longer forget people in the sea?