As expected, we awoke to another overcast day. Temperatures are doing ok though, rising to the mid-20°C range (around 80°F) but the grey clouds warned of the threatening rain for most of the day.
After breakfast we took a walk along the coastal boardwalk, heading due north. Just across the bay from the hotel is a small cluster of shops and feeding troughs beside a small harbour, mostly populated by a few yachts. We paused at the harbour where one section has been converted into a base for preservation of sea life around the islands. All very simple and small scale compared to so many over-commercialised tourist magnets we may be familiar with. The one encounter on offer was to get a kiss from one of their resident seals. Ann and I both received a kiss and have photos by which to remember it. For me, the highlight of the trip so far.
Also in that area is a round fortification built out of the ubiquitous black volcanic stone. It was built in 1761, originally for protection against pirates that would frequently come onto the island at this location to attack and plunder the villages. It has passed through many hands over the years and is now owned by the local authority, soon to be opened as a visitor attraction.
We returned to the resort via an ice cream stall and spent the next few hours trying to absorb what little sunshine managed to penetrate through the patchy clouds. Around 16.00 we filled the hot tub again but the return of the rain made it a short dip before heading indoors. We have each finished book number 1 and started number 2 this afternoon.
Once again supper did not disappoint and we are concluding the day on the sofa with our books. Tomorrow ... hopefully more relaxation and sunshine.
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