15 April 2010
Arrived in Korovou, a distinctly more touristy resort, at lunchtime. There are sturdier buildings here, a large terrace and a chlorinated pool, none of the charm of the other islands. I will, however, forgive them for the bland lunch of fried rice because this was the first place we received a welcome drink and a flower for our hair.
Spent a restless afternoon by the pool then had another average meal before experiencing the surreal entertainment factor of the island's 'bula boys', young men wearing no shirts and grass skirts, who wriggled around in front of us to no discernible routine or rhythm for two whole songs. It was a very awkward six minutes, kind of like being invited to watch the dancefloor in a tropical nightclub first thing in the evening when only the bold take to the floor. Then of course we had to get involved and learn the 'dance', although it was beyond me how they could teach it to us when they had failed to teach it to themselves, stumbling through the song and frequently glancing at each other to ensure that, yes, they were still all out of time. Something to look forward to tomorrow night at least.
17 April 2010
Very ill yesterday for some reason so spent the whole day in bed. Feeling better today which is a relief. Spent a restless morning by the pool - it was unbearably hot, without a breath of wind or a moment's relief - then watched the coconut demonstration before leaving Korovou. First they removed the husk, then cracked it open with their hands before scraping the flesh from the shell using a specially-designed little stool with a dagger poking out at one end. We just had time for a taste then it was on to Coral View.
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