Next we hit the boat, headed up to the top to sunbathe and went out to a few floating villages. At one we stopped and hopped onto a floating market boat which had big nets floating out in the water full of fish. Our guide got us sea urchins and we headed out to this lovely bay to fish. For first time fishermen Matt and I weren't bad - he caught 2 and I caught 4! Guess the little fishies wanted to be on my little dishie! It was a first for me snorkelling too, felt great to be out amongst the reefs and to see all the fish in their natural habitat. Lunch consisted of honey glazed fish (including those we'd caught) and sea urchin (if you don't know it's that prickly thing). I don't know whose idea it was originally that the animal inside might be delicious with peanuts if you manage to cut it open without spiking yourself in the hand. It was certainly tasty. We moved around, saw more floating villages, scuba diving and then landed back on shore.
Last stop for the tour was the south-eastern tip called Sao Beach. It was spectacular, took a couple funny panoramic photos, had a beer on the beach and relaxed. A little swimming to cool off and it was back to the main town.
Again we went to the night market, met up with a fellow traveller (he'd got himself in a motorcycle accident and definitely needed a beer!) and enjoyed the best fish and chips I've ever eaten. Walked along the beach at sunset and booked a moped for the next morning. Update: Worked out how to upload panoramic photos. Enjoy!
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