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account of Susannah Mckee’s 102nd anniversary since her passing
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date: 23/4/2009
Author:Nick Brennan
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Weather: Sunshine!
Air Temperature: 24.7°C
Wind Speed / Direction: SE/E 15-20 knots
Water Temperature: 25°C
Water Visibility: 10 m
Sea State: Chop
It was another beautiful morning here at Lady Elliot Island. Guests stepped off the plane wearing massive grins because as they had flown in they had seen over twenty Manta Rays around the island and plenty of turtles over the shallow reef. When they boarded the Glass Bottom Boat they were breath taken to see the Manta Rays up close. They glided effortlessly against the current with their giant mouths open guiding the plankton in with a gentle wave of their cephalic limbs. For many of the guests it was their first experience with these magnificent creatures and we can be sure they will never forget it.
On the Island Discovery Tour in the afternoon guests came across a turtle hatchling at the southern end of the airstrip. It was pretty clear that a seagull had sized him up for lunch and had dropped him far from where he could make it to the water so it was collected in a bucket to be released at the safer time of after dark. It was a real thrill for those guests that were only here for the day because turtles usually come out at sunset making the encounter very unique.
After dinner guests came along on a Ghost Walk to hear about the strange and supernatural events experienced here on Lady Elliot Island on account of Susannah Mckee’s 102nd anniversary since her passing. Guests shivered as they passed house two, the location of the old lighthouse keeper’s cottage. This house has been the subject of many unexplained incidents involving rooms being rearranged, objects flying through thin air and mysterious foot steps in the night. Aside from the creepy stories it was a great opportunity to learn more about the Islands History and what it may have been like to live back in those times.
After the ghost walk the conditions were perfect for star gazing with beautiful clear, moonless sky. After watching countless shooting stars everybody trundled back to their rooms ready for a big day on the reef tomorrow.
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Susannah McKee
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