The Sun is Here

The sun was shining and we headed out in search of breakfast. We didn't get very far and found a local stall offering self service. You basically added your own rice and chose from a range of dishes. We opted for a plate of vegetables in a coconut sauce. It was good. However, a little further along the road a lady was making roti canni and we couldn't resist. We sat down and ate some more.

Fully fuelled we headed to the rice museum which was set in quite a picturesque area, even though it was only just at the end of the main street. The museum was deserted apart from a few cute cats. It was interesting to learn about the progress from tradition rice harvesting to the modern day techniques. We enjoyed the simple museum and it was even better as we were the only ones there. Everyone else was out enjoying the jetskis, banana boat rides and parascending. 

Shopping was next on our list and we stocked up in a supermarket just outside the central area. We dropped our goodies at the hostel and headed to the beach. We are not fans of just lying around in the sun so walked along the shoreline. We saw a lot of black shells, a few dead cuttle fish and many tiny dead fish. We are not sure why... 

We checked out a few duty free shops in the evening plus took a quick peek in the huge aquarium. We watched the 'largest freshwater fish' (Arapaima) spend his days pacing his tank but we spent most of the night entertained by a local band of buskers. They were really good and drew a large crowd. The best part was that loads of people joined in; took the mic, danced. A good evening had by all.