The layers of clouds capping the mountain presaged what we were to find as we came closer and when we went ashore.
The mountains surrounding the bays are each more spectacular than the last. If that is possible.
Ashore found some kids having fun swinging out over the water on a rope.
I was able to get in a brief paddle probably about 2 miles.
One of the mountains we saw from the ship.
This time as seen from our hike into the interior of the island.
One of the interesting trees we saw not far from this ceremonial platform.
Here the village elders would sit leaning against the upright stones and give council.
The rain and high humidity make for some real variety in the kinds of fungus you see.
The first cluster is smaller than a persons thumbnail.
The second one was about 5 inches tall and the last about a foot across.
