Day+4++(17+July+2011)

Abbey McIntosh's Birthday today ! Hopefully the weather holds for our trip to the lighthouse Island- Saturday 16 July pm

Sunday 17 July A fantastic day at La Phare Amedee. Fortunately after a cloudy start and a brisk swell during the 35 minutes trip to the Lighthouse Island the day improved and by midday was warm and sunny. Everyone enjoyed snorkling, swimming, sunbathing and the boys found a way to collect and smash open fresh coconuts. Where are the photos of Kieran up the tree boys???

A climb up to the top of the lighthouse for the amazing view out to the coral reef was also a popular activity during the day. Legs like jelly by the time you got to the top and back down again. Madame Win and others were still feeling it the next day!

The tricot raye (striped water snakes) also proved fascinating with Raymond getting some great photos right up close and someone else (who shall remain nameless if case the SPCA are reading this) decided poking one with a stick would be fun too. Dangerous if they bite you but will leave you alone if you don't bother them.

Most had their Warehouse water shoes to protect against the coral but took a bit of reminding to keep jandals on feet when on the sand but only one stubbed toe so all in all a good outcome.

The Island souvenir shop did good business with many of the girls buying dresses and colourful sarongs or 'pareos'.

Gemma, Emma and Te Atapo worked hard to perfect their tans and Jacob and Jake did a good sea swim to keep up their training.

Awesome lunch at 12pm with lots of seafood, salads and meat- something for everyone and all well stuffed by the end of the meal. Entertainement while eating and after was also great. Te Atapo could understand the songs as sounded very similar to Te reo. The best bit was when Cameron, Jake, Serena and others got up to dance and waggle their hips- great effort lots of laughs. Watch this space for Monsieur Doyle's video shortly!

A lovely lazy afternoon on the beach for some as well as a trip out to the coral reef to see the waves crashing on to the protective barrier. One dolphin appeared. Did anyone get a photo?

A weary, sun kissed group of teenagers were sad to leave behind the Island at 3.45pm when the boat headed back to Port Moselle. Host families waiting and everyone wisked away to their various locations leaving Mesdames Souch and Win and Monsieur Doyle to wait for their bus.

A brillant day just what we needed after the busy first two days.