Another day at leisure without any sense of urgency, great. We were having breakfast on deck when the skies opened and one of those passing clouds did its number on the ship. Regardless, we went ashore by tender and were on a bus and soon sitting on a beach, almost void of people by 9.05. It was an icing sugar sand that was like the beaches that you see in travel brochures.
We were all soon in the waist-deep warm and turquoise coloured water: to get over your head, one has to go beyond the reef about 400 yards out and that is where the pounding surf breaks up the coral to produce that lovely white sand. That is also where the sharks hang out! We spent most of the day in the water in reality, coming ashore to dry off, read or try to nap. The sun was always our enemy today as it peeked through the palm trees overhead as it worked its way across the clear blue sky. Our lily white bodies got some colour today for sure.
Around 11.30 we headed for a little beach-bar-cafe where we had a light lunch and tanked up on fluids. Back into the water for a chat and a cool off before jumping in a 4-wheel vehicle for the $5.00 ride back to the tender point. We browsed a bit before boarding the tender for the 10 minute ride through the very calm water.
While tendering, in and out we were shadowed by outriggers who loved to surf the waves created by the powerful tender engines. I don't think they get much surf inside the reef so they take advantage of visiting ships to hone up on surfing skills.
Another cool shower and rinse some of the salt from sandals and suits before settling in for a somewhat relaxing afternoon.
I am not sure if I/we/they have solved the internet issues but we are making progress, I think.
Moe was on another tour today, yesterday's tour was bit longer than scheduled but that often happens, she is quite happy and enjoying herself. On port days we often lose touch with people as everybody does their own thing.
Pictures speak for themselves I think.
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