In true Fiji style the touring party were ready early and the busses were late, but one we got to the port of Denari is was well worth the wait. We boarded the ship 'The Old Lady' and set off with light breeze and an air of anticipation.
The tea and coffee were flowing (we're all getting a bit beer weary I think). It would seem a couple of the boys made some influential friends on their day out in Nadi and invited then along to join in the fun.
Sadly we realised we didn't have enough tea bags on board for un-announced guests so we had to turn them around. Shame really, they looked like they need some entertainment and I'm sure they were up for a game of beach volley ball, I hope it didn't spoil their day.
On arrival at Mystery Island the boy were itching to jump, dive, summersault off the boat. As soon as the anchor was set and the engine off, the game was on. With an number of international diving judges on the boat, every effort was made to impress, sadly this effort only received a must try harder
The water was warm and the swim was about 100m but the anticipation of a great day ahead kept everyone going and all were accounted for once the beach was made.
The day was then free to explore, swim, kayak, snorkel, play beach volley ball and some had a chance to go scuba diving. The wild life under the surface was amazing, clown fish that would follow your finger when you pointed at them, sea anemones as big as footballs balls, and a myriad of other brightly coloured creatures too numerous to mention.
The day finished with the trip home. In true Fiji style the crew were also entertainers, they had great collection of popular songs and local tunes all sung with equal passion and great skill.
After a day in the sun and the salt water, some of us became quite parched and the only way to quench the thirst was with a couple of well earned local brews.
What a great day, another in a long line of days the boys and dads wont forget in a hurry.
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