PP end of day 1. Wheh!!

Raft to a boat to the explore the mangrove forests up close with a local guide. This area was previously over fished and the mangrove wood was used for charcoal and building by the locals. To prepare for tourism and sustaining a neutral carbon footprint, the locals were educated on sustainability and given jobs to protect the mangroves and their environment. They are now the educators for protection and eco friendly tourism. And the pride just exudes and is effervescent and contagious about value and wonders of this areas now. The ride felt like a real life Disney Jungle cruise meets Pirates of the Caribbean. And I learned too much. And once again saw exactly where those “oysters” come from. Mangrove wood worms. Hmmm.

Time for a shower. And perhaps a massage and some sleep. Big day tomorrow will be 5x more physically demanding. I can’t wait!!Read more