Wednesday

What a great day! Nate and I were on our own for most of the day so we decided to scooter around the island, taking as many back roads and turns as we could. We ended up leaving the resort after breakfast, somewhere around 9am, and got off our scooters around 1:15p. We saw everything from wild goats and donkeys to the island's massive wind turbines that help not only to generate 1/3 of the power needed on the island but also to make it much more affordable. And, just like our first date - we got stuck out in a pouring rain storm. We were cruising around the leeward side of the island and had nowhere to go but through the storm. What a blast! I don't think we've laughed that hard in a very long time!

This afternoon was a chance to go snorkling down by the airport (thanks to Evan and Salina for the recommendation). I think this was my most incredible snorkle experience to date. We stumbled upon two octopus, puffer fish, morray eels, Emporer Angels, tens of thousands of fish larva, massive parrot fish, trumpetfish, banded butterfly fish, trunkfish, spotted scorpion fish, and on and on and on. All of these things were within a few yards of the shore and the water was only about 10 feet deep. Conditions were pristinely clear. Absolutely amazing.

We met up with Bonnie and Gene for sunset cocktails and a dinner that would fulfill any carnevour's wildest dreams at Casa Blanca (an Argentinian Steak House). We got back home just in time to watch the Duke vs. UNC game tonight... only to discover that we don't get the station... total bummer.

Nate and his folks head out for another locally guided shore dive tomorrow. I'm heading into town to take more pictures and to shop a bit. Until then, goodnight!