A perfect day, Ginny thought to herself as she gazed at the small island ahead, noting the thin line

on the horizon formed by the mainland.

"Ninety minutes before we return to the mainland,"

Captain Bill reminded the eager snorkelers. Ginny

set her dive watch, Plenty of time to explore, and

lickety-split, she jumped into the sea.

3

Ginny distanced herself from the boat, Far too

crowded, how can anyone see anything? Too much

splashing, you'll frighten the fish! The congestion of

snorkelers was soon behind her, and she felt

transported to an underwater world all her own,

transfixed by the schools of tiny rainbow fish darting

before her, astonished by the occasional turtle

cruising along the white sands below. Do slow

down, come closer to the surface. Ginny willed the

fish with her mind. The kelp waved gently, the bright