Returned from a fantastic weekend. We started with a short minibus drive (one hour) followed by a boat trip (45min.) to the island. A very friendly reception at our back packers's lodge (see picture). Our home was to be a basic little dorm on stilts( see picture). The facilities were very basic and the food was rubbish. No electricity during the day and water was not always available. However......the island was beautiful. A tiny village with approx. 1000 people. We walked around the island and across the dense jungle, which was an interesting event. No clear path, just lots of coconuts on the ground and mangrove trees. There were few tourists on the island and most were just spending either one or two nights there. We swam lots and went on three snorkeling trips. I used our own fins and mask. They were great. The reef and fish were amazing. not many large fish, but hundreds of colourful smaller fish.I was nipped a few times as we were surrounded by them! I do know what I want for my next b'day present though:  a prescription mask! No turtles which was disappointing, but I was more than happy with the fish. The village was very poor but the people were lovely and the children delightful and excited about our visit (see picture). To complete the wonderful weekend we watched the sunset last night too, but were a little late as the walk through the jungle took longer than we thought (see picture).No mosquito bites at all, but 2 students are bitten badly. A very choppy boat trip back completed the excitement today. In the evening we provided some massage for the carers. Lots to do tomorrow as time is getting on.