A slightly different agenda today. Started with checking for mantas. There were a couple mantas, but they quickly skittered off after we got in the water.
We snorkeled at the northern end of the Astrolabe, based on the weather. It took a bit longer to get there, about 30 minutes, compared to the 10 minute closeness of the other sites.
Had a snack at Namara Island and then another snorkel. We had worn 3/4 wetsuits (we were in colder water today) and it made a huge difference in comfort.
Went to another snorkel site, and then we went to Yabu Island, an island close to the resort for tatavu, a traditional fish barbecue on the beach.
The freshly caught fish are grilled over coals, and then served in a banana leaf or large shell, with roasted sweet potato and bananas, and freshly squeezed lime / sea water / optional chilies sauce. It was delicious.
After lunch we had another look for the mantas, but no luck. Just as well cause I was beat, although I was hoping we’d see them cause Chris / Yvong / Marie hadn’t had a good view of them yet.
I had a massage booked for 4pm, so rushed to soak our watersports laundry (they were really starting to stink), shower and head over. The massage room was open on one side to the ocean. I realized that we had paddle boarded right past here the other day, oblivious to whole thing.
Rushed back to finish the laundry before the dinner drum sounded. At this point Heather and I agreed that we had been trying to pack too much into our days. So figured tomorrow we would just take it easy, maybe do the ridge walk around the property in the morning and then relax in the afternoon.
Dinner was excellent again. Found out the Martin in the owners, Martin and Liz, is actually Martin Hilton, executive producer of The Bachelor series. The resort looks to be a passion project for them. Supposedly they keep the website outdated to keep demand low, although I’m not sure if that was Richard (the manager) joking around.
Also found out from Chris and Yvong that in NZ, at a four-way stop, the people going straight have the right-of-way. This is very good to know for when we get to NZ!
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