Days 16 & 17 – Nosy Be 28/06/2024 & 29/06/2024 – Friday & Saturday

Our last day at Opwall site in Nosy Be consisted of a spectral snorkelling trip to off shore small island called Nosy Tankelly. We all ate breakfast filled with excitement, knowing the prospect of seeing so many amazing animals and crystal blue waters were upon us. The boat ride ended up being about 20 minutes long, the small waves causing the boat to jump up and up and down. As we arrived everyone waited patiently and then jumped off the beach onto the white sand. We had a briefing from the two Opwall staff who came with us and got into the water.

The snorkelling morning was separated into two parts, two rounds of snorkelling to help ease the tiredness that comes with it. The group saw some many amazing things, such as an red and brown octopus, a bunch of turtles and a massive fish. The expertise overall was breath-taking and one the group won’t forgot quickly. Between the two snorkelling rounds the group relaxed along the beach, lying on the sand, soaking in as much sun as possible. This resulted in a bit of burning for a few of us so we eventually all moved into the shade. As the afternoon rolled around  the boat took us all back to the main island were we all enjoyed some lunch and spent the afternoon on the beach. Most people also enjoyed a last sunset swim, a beautiful one with orange and pink shining bright.

On the Saturday we had to move from the Opwall site so they could clean it for the next group to come. We moved just a few spots down the road to a very quaint little white hotel on the beach. Straight after putting out bags in our room everyone rushed to the sun beds on the beach to soak up our last day in paradise. All afternoon everyone just relaxed with the bittersweet feeling knowing we were leaving tomorrow, back to reality. Most of us also walked up and down the beach spending our the last of our money on small gifts for family and friends. We needed our day with a group dinner at the hotel restaurant.

Robyn