Monday 30th June

"A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell where his influence stops."

Day began! I miss Sir Rodney the rooster. Since we changed rooms last week I no longer hear him in the mornings. Nikki decided to hike back to the hotel on foot – a 25 minutes jaunt. My time, if I was so inclined, and I AM NOT, would be much longer.

Evening adventures were a visit to the Matutu Brewery. I learned beer making entails more than tipping the glass back. Debi’s husband, James, and a partner run the whole shebang. About black pearls, the islands treasure, is another lesson learned at a small workshop. The evening was topped off with dinner at a newly established restaurant. Quite tasty!