When we checked in, they told us that the restaurant and pool next to our cabana was set to open soon. We interpreted this to mean that there would be a new restaurant to visit not that there would be a large grand opening ceremony at 8 AM. We certainly never expected that they would be testing out the speakers at 7:20 AM. I put on some clothes, walked over and explained to then that it was far too early to be having a dance party. I headed back inside but did not get back to sleep. Instead I found myself back out watching the ceremonial rooster dance. We headed out for breakfast and a 4.5 foot monitor lizard came into the dining area. We saw another big one on the way back, it was sitting in the foot washing basin. We did some more snorkeling, we swam and lounged by the new pool, we ate at the new restaurant and then hunkered down in the storm that blew through.
The Wood-swallows love to bunch up together
Just one day's worth of plastic jugs and he did not even get them all
A Malaysian Plover Life Bird #1
So many bats
When the sun lights up their wings it looks like an x-ray
Waiting for the opening ceremony
Let the ribbon be cut
Dance time
Dance like there is a rooster on your head
So much pageantry
The sword is a bit overkill for the rooster
The sword would be more appropriate for this beast
The life guard had to call some snorkelers back from the rocky waters
A pacific reef heron
These clouds will eventually bring a storm to the island
It is already raining on the main island
Follow the mossy green road
Hmmmm, if I had my wood carving tools I would get to work
A beautiful orchid bouquet for the grand opening
1010 is ours
Bats!
A different species of lizard
Collared kingfisher
There was a pair flitting about
For lunch I ordered three appetizers prepared in a hot skillet tableside
It was enough food for three people
Shrimp pancakes
Pork ears and pork belly
With pork cracklins on top
Here are the dishes
Leslie thought she was ordering a chicken skewer, out came a half a chicken on a skewer!
At least there was not bat on the menu
The stick is still stuck in the sand
A massive flower
Rome has been a great help for us on our stay. We presented him with the coveted TeamLeip travel card
He has consented to the use of his likeness for bloging purposes
Back in the water
The bright one is a cleaner fish
School's out!
Love the colors
Super bright
Bug lavender coral
The giant clam is ready for a smooch
Sea Trout
the cutest box fish
Racing stripe
Emperor Angelfish
Slow and steady
The fish here are super colorful
The water is clear
Looking like rain is on the way
