This morning we woke to overcast skies and rain, postponing our planned hike, our first since our hike from Opua to Paihia in New Zealand, nearly nine months ago.

After spending part of the morning on board, the skies cleared a little and the rain stopped, so, with that, we headed ashore. After securing the dinghy in a spot where we knew we could get it back in the water at low tide - Lesson learnt from Sunday night - and Elaine's ankle secured with her brace, we commenced our hike to Lo's Tea Room, a walk over the top off Nanuya-Sewa Island from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. We had been told by Knockando (Claire and Darren)  that it had taken them forty-five minutes one way, so, based on Elaine's pace, we banked on twice that time. We were, not only delighted to arrive an hour and fifteen minutes later, having stopped along the way to enjoy the fabulous views, but also that Elaine had actually managed her first hike.

On our arrival we were greeted with a great big "bula" from Lo, who was in the midst of serving a few other sailors who had arrived ahead of us. Over a cup of coffee and a few home-baked goods, including doughnuts and banana bread covered in chocolate sauce, we enjoyed a chat before heading back. It was a great relief though to hitch a ride from a passing golf cart, owned by the Nanuya Island Resort, and whose staff were returning to the resort.

On our return to Paw Paw, Elaine decided to ice her ankle,  do her stretches and rest her foot, to be sure, to be sure, she didn't encounter any issues and with that the day was over.

We did, however, have a visit from a native Fijian family in a little sailing yacht selling fresh fruit and vegetables. Although we didn't need anything, we couldn't help but admire the entrepreneurial spirit of this little family, so we purchased some bok choy,  the sweetest tomatoes we've ever tasted and some brinjal, all for $5FJD, about $2.50USD and freshly picked - Simply amazing!