Had a cool night so did manage to sleep right through plus very tired after yesterday’s trek. Enjoyed mango for breakfast they do taste different to back home much juicier and we then decided to have a walk along the beach to Kotu Stream. It was a very sunny morning so applied plenty of sun cream and put on our bathers just in case a dip was called for. We cut through the streets which ran alongside the golf course saying many greetings of Salaam Aleikum (peace be upon you) which is the standard greeting to people you meet. We soon arrived at the beach and were picked up by one of the locals who walked with us chatting. The sea was very warm and not too rough so we paddled along the waters edge, Abigail and Bradley were enjoying the competition of who could find the best sea shells, they both found some very large and impressive ones all of which were placed in our pockets to take home. Arrived at Kombo Beach were there were guys on horseback who asked us if we would like a ride we politely turned them down.
The Koto stream outlet came into view and the kids had fun chasing crabs which quickly popped back into their holes at the edge of the stream. We paddled across to the other side of the beach and watched a fishing boat taking its nets out to sea dropping them and then the locals pulling on the two ends slowly bringing it in with their catch. At one point myself and the children were asked to help so we pulled on the rope with Paul busy talking to one of the locals, eventually the net was brought to shore and was a lot of effort for such a small catch. In the net there were a few very small crabs, a lobster some small fish and a couple of larger fish one of which was a bit like an eel. At this point we decided to head back as we had covered some distance in the hot sun.
The Koto stream outlet came into view and the kids had fun chasing crabs which quickly popped back into their holes at the edge of the stream. We paddled across to the other side of the beach and watched a fishing boat taking its nets out to sea dropping them and then the locals pulling on the two ends slowly bringing it in with their catch. At one point myself and the children were asked to help so we pulled on the rope with Paul busy talking to one of the locals, eventually the net was brought to shore and was a lot of effort for such a small catch. In the net there were a few very small crabs, a lobster some small fish and a couple of larger fish one of which was a bit like an eel. At this point we decided to head back as we had covered some distance in the hot sun.
Koto StreamHad a dip in the sea near to the lifeguard station, it took us a while to get Bradley in but once in he really enjoyed himself very cooling, we soon had a small crowd of local kids splashing and playing in the surf with us. Arrived back quickly showered to get all the sand off and set about preparing dinner, chicken casserole and mashed potatoes which we all enjoyed. We spent the rest off the afternoon inside as both Paul and me had caught the sun on our shoulders and thought it best to keep the children in doors. John came over for a cup of tea and looked through our DVD collection taking a few to borrow, and then we settled down to watch Madagascar 2 with the kids. Abigail was not feeling too good complaining of ear ache probably due to the cold she has so calpoled her before putting to bed, hopefully she will feel better in the morning.
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