The 3rd set of visitors in as many months arrived in April for the celebrating of another birthday. A T-shirt gifted to Adam in January again came in handy and summed up just how I felt about it all, however with the help of the parents and the lovely resort Le Lagoto we were staying in on the big island of Savaii the day turned out great. Well not too much can be wrong with starting the day with presents (and Happy Birthday sung in Samoan), swimming with turtles and finishing with a large chocolate cake and icecream?!
The holiday itself incorporated many nights of fantastic sunsets, many happy hours, a lot of swimming and snorkelling, a little bit of running (but it was a bit hot and far too much effort for this really J), a fair bit of reading and relaxing, far too much good food and a handstand that was perfected in the water (by one of the over 60’s!!)
We also discovered another great location in Savaii, the Satuiatua beach fales. We were well looked after and extremely well fed here and enjoyed some days of relaxing in our beach fales. This is also the location of the best ever snorkelling to be found in Samoa. As the area is a protected marine reserve the coral and fish are amazing. No where else have I managed to get 13-15 Moorish Idols in one photo. The coral is also very close to the shore so if you are not a confident snorkeller you can stand on the edge and still see some great fish life.
In addition the BIG 40 was brought on in by friends and a few drinks at YNot where I bumped into Dev who first contacted me via this blog back in 2009 before coming to Samoa and who I seem to see in all manner of drinking spots around town. Nice to know Dev and what a small world we now live in brought closer by technology!
I was also treated to a very nice afternoon in a day spa for a manicure and pedicure with a friend. Many thanks to all for making it so special!!
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