Trip to Ile Des Pins

Today was a real treat. It was hard to get up at 5.00 am but we dragged ourselves out to the bus with breakfast boxes. We had to go through customs at the Ferry terminal and board the boat for a three and a half hour cruise to this island, Ile des Pins off the coast of New Caledonia.

The sea journey was quite rough and a few of us turned green.

Some of our students discovered what the black bags were for and also how to clean up vomit afterwards. It was not smooth on the open seas. Many of us just sat on the rear deck to handle the heavy swell.

Arrival at the Isle of Pines was brilliant. The lagoon in the background was full or coral and tropical fish. We were so engrossed that we almost missed lunch. Some of us paddle-boarded and canoed as well. After lunch at the resort, we headed off to the other side of the island to another pool that was just as amazing, La Piscine Naturelle.

The second pool was full of tropical fish and coral as well.

The colour of the water was amazing and it was well worth the fifteen minute walk in.

The resort was pretty amazing too. This is the lobby.

After a busy day, we boarded the boat for another three hour cruise back to Noumea.

A local hazard!

Despite the early start, the long cruise and the energy burned in the water, some still found the energy too jump. Some toddlers had fun playing with our students on the rear deck and a couple of members of the public commented and what great kids they were.

At 8pm we arrived back in Noumea, tired but having enjoyed a special day. I will post snorkelling photos and ones that the kids snapped, tomorrow. They are much better than mine.

Tomorrow we do our last day of language school and go to the local version of Aldi or Walmart. The time has flown.

Sunset on the water was pretty spectacular!