tropical holiday day 5

woke early to go to the cultural centre

took our own bus -

each handgrip has an uplifting statement

the centre has a beautiful architecture

there was an exhibition preserving the memories

of older people

the grounds are designed as a journey

 revealing important beliefs, plants and customs of native people

the gatekeeper saw us off

frangipani along the road

then back to town and more trees

and sunsets

we kicked off our shoes

and watched the sun set

passed another local on the way back

and had an alcohol free dinner

before an early night

tropical holiday day 4

woke early again for school

after the bus left we went for a walk - first the cathedral

impressive for a small island

someone lit the candles early

the locals always say hello as you walk about

the views are beautiful just from the street

I love the trees

tropical sunsets are a cliche for a reason

then back to the room for some wine before dinner

and cheese to finish

tropical holiday day 3

up early for my younger daughter's first day at school - the bus stop

the usual bright graffiti and a hint of tension

another hint here of colonialism

another brand of colonialism

the view out the front door of the school

roadside colour

locals relax in the sun

later we have dinner in our room