Road to the north
After a few days on the island we’ve quickly got into the island way of life, filling our days (depending on the vagaries of the weather) with long walks, meals of all the local delicacies we can find, exploring the lagoons by SUP, and of course, some excellent sessions at all the local spots, especially the nice left at Stympies that we’re enjoying more and more. With the swell steadily dissipating and no wind to speak of, we decide to explore the north shore of the island, which apparently has a beautiful coastline and a stunning waterfall. We’re back on our bikes and heading up the long east coast road. Every bend in the road leads to yet more incredible scenery, dense palm tree forests studded with houses built on stilts and surrounded by rose shrubs. The kids’ smiles and friendly hand-waves we receive are in stark contrast to the uninhabited zones where the dense vegetation rolls endlessly into the distance.
