21 June 2011:

After the nap, I took a short walk up north from the beach. There were some pretty things here and there, but nothing out of the ordinary for a tropical island. The compacted-looking volcanic rocks made things a bit more interesting, imagining what must have happened here for these formations to exist.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

They provided some nice music to listen to at lunch.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

Lunch in their outdoor patio was nice. It's good that they keep things varied and keep things interesting and entertaining for guests even with their very basic facilities. Afterwards, a relaxing nap and some writing in a hammock by the ocean!

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

A view back towards the resort are from the large rocky protrusion. The first buildings of the resort are just off to the left.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

On a clear day, it's possible to see the hills of Viti Levu, the main Fijian island, in the distance.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

After spending more time snorkelling at the main beach and deciding I preferred not wearing fins, I walked down the beach to take a look at the closest mound of what appears to be volcanic remains. The rough texture was mildly interesting, and looked like a solidly-packed collection of rocks and ash.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

Farther out, the water cleared up, revealing massive coral towers about 10 meters tall, each covered in a few schools of stubborn fish. I enjoyed doing flips in the depths while watching the coral tower over me. The swim back was very intimidating, as the clear and murky waters were clearly delineated, and I had to swim back into a dark swirling nefarious-looking cloud slowly extending its fingers around the bases of the coral towers, hiding them from view.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

Setting my stuff out of reach of the waves, I put on the fins and waded into the water. The waves coming in to this cove were quite large, churning the water into the colour and transparency of thin milk tea. Combined with some sudden currents and jagged rocks of both sides of the shore, it was quite an intimidating swim out.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

After a short walk through a dense jungle and past what seemed to be a shack containing the generator, I arrived at a secluded cove. I didn't see anyone else around for my entire time there.

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html

21 June 2011:

After a shark snorkelling tour was cancelled due to lack of participants, I was offered fins for snorkelling, and decided to try another beach someone recommended me to snorkel at. A trail led me past some houses and fields where people were cooking and working. Do the villagers take turns living here when working at the resort, or do people actually live here permanently?

Rough notes:
http://mandarinmanmarktravelnotes.blogspot.com/2012/07/2011-nz-to-sf-day-39.html