Coconut felling

Last time I was here (must be 12 years or more ago) the coconut man shinned up the trees to cut down dead branches and live coconuts.  These men are few and far between so today, as the winds were high and a coconut fell on the walkway between our buildings - coconuts kill many people in this country - the felling was done with a long pole with a hooked knife attached.

Slept well last night, walked 2 1/2 hours up the beach and back with my Nordic poles and this evening had a fantastic back massage.  The hotel is full of people from Russia, as is the whole beach.  Have never seen so many blond children in my life and some of the women are absolutely gorgeous - 6' 3" almost a minium.