Yaeyama Islands

When I woke up in the morning it was raining, and the rain stopped when I got to the meeting place, but the clouds were thick and the weather forecast was cloudy with occasional rain, so I was feeling down. However, when I went into the sea, I was pleasantly surprised in the best way possible. The water was incredibly clear, and it was the first time I had ever seen coral reefs and schools of fish so close up. I had seen pictures on TV and YouTube, but seeing it in person made me think, "I'm so glad I came." The tour guides were true professionals; they took us to three different snorkeling spots, and each of the three had its own unique characteristics, which made it very satisfying. It was honestly quite cold on the boat because of the cloudy weather, but the tour guides were very considerate, asking things like, "Would you like a warm drink?", "Would you like a hot shower?", and "We have ponchos, would you like to wear?", which I really appreciated.