We were also pleasantly surprised upon discovering our 100% green bungalow. Outside, the sun shines on the ground covered in dead coral pieces which makes it almost unbearable to look at. A plantation of young coconut trees separates our bungalow from the sandy beach. It’s as if it has been sprinkled with flour. The largest atoll in the world stretches in front of us as far as the eye can see and the absence of relief almost makes it disappear into the horizon. It creates a huge lagoon, 1 meter deep, with sands bars and small islands here and there. On the other side of the island, reef cuts, passes and islands all create amazing surf potential. Nature’s wonder, a SUP paradise!
The next morning boards are already out the bags for a family excursion into the lagoon. Yesterday was new moon so the low tide is big this morning. There is little water in the lagoon, just enough for our paddles, sometimes scraping the sandy bottom. These are ideal conditions for the kids Lou, 8 and Shadé, 2. She is getting all excited on the nose of my board looking at this huge natural swimming pool. She can jump off the board at any moment at no risk.
