Hi
We had a magical evening meal on the beach. The Italian contingent had cooked a massive pot of spaghetti, I cooked seared tuna and fish kebabs, and people brought salads, sweets etc. We also have our resident singer/guitarist, Gerry, who is very good.
Yesterday we went with the warden on a trip to bird island and turtle island, which was reminiscent of the Galapagos in terms of unafraid wildlife. You can see Michael wading ashore. We were surrounded by birds determined to protect their chicks which carpeted the ground. We also saw coconut crabs, which are rather scary, and did some amazing snorkling on the way back. Will post pictures in subsequent logs. This island is probably the most unspoilt place we have been, as apart from the Warden and family and ourselves there is no habitation, no pearl or agricultural farming and we are hundreds of miles from anywhere else. The sea is amazingly clear and the coral and fish are superb. Going snorkling in the pass in a few minutes.
Bye for now
J, M & R
michael suvarow