I can go in the water without getting the sutures wet…

Today we did a bit of forest trekking. Very thankful to be wearing my hiking shoes. First up through the middle road of the island and uphill on the bikes. In places we could see both the east and west at the same time.

1km trek down to the beach, over the rocky terrain with great views of the coast, the dry brick wall still fascinate and pines growing right to the waters edge. We seemed to have it all to ourselves this morning on the road and track. However, when we were making our way back, we passed a lot going down and on the road. It seems really humid as we climb the 1km back up. Back on the bikes and off with wonderful views of the island.

A walk after lunch along the coastal track near our accommodation … a lovely smooth path, rocks to the water but some small paths and ladders everywhere for swimming.

My mind is in Darwin as a kid, the same sort of rocks, where I spent many hours skirting along.

We walk to Sv Martin only a couple of kms a small village with 3 bars on the pier, this is the life as we have a beer and an aperol spritz, while we watch people swimming and snorkelling … I’m envious. Back to our beach, we have our bathers with us, that’s it, I don’t have to get my face wet, there are some very cool change tents and off we go, the water is refreshing but not cold, I’m so glad I took the plunge.

Down town to dinner, a smallboat is in, along with all the day trippers and hire boats which fill up the marina. Another day in paradise.