Dhow-n time

Terrible pun there. Came up with it on the spur of the moment. Such wit.
AMAZING day yesterday, tho' sadly having gone with the eco-friendly dolphin option, we didn't get to see any dolphins :( on the other hand that probably means they're happy dolphins, and in any case apparently there are loads around here in the North at the moment, so fingers crossed...
We were driven to the south of the island (air con, joy of joys) yesterday morning where the dhows were waiting for us. Had to wade out to get to them (Vikki sad to have left her geeksome but useful river shoes behind) - ours was Kikale - and then set out for beach spot one, cool coke in hand. Passing myself off as an experienced snorkeller I headed out with V and a few others. Saw loads of amazing fish, including clown fish. My favourites though the huge shoals of pale turquoise fish - they make such beautiful shapes through the water. Also my flippers actually fitted this time, so much more enjoyable. We then went to snorkel spot 2, in hope of seeing dolphins. Emitted as many positive come-hither-dolphins vibes as I could, to no avail. We were cheered by arriving at the most beautiful beach for lunch - crayfish, octopus, etc barbecued as we waited, with plenty of rice and tomato stuff. Delish. V and I then wandered down to the end of the beach and back, before arriving for pudding - piles and piles of fresh fruit. V's singaporean background means she is less thrilled/excited than I am by such novelties as fresh ripe mango, but we swap (she likes the bananas. Bananas! I ask you).
Took a swift ride out to sea on a wooden catamaran, and headed briefly inland to look at a baobab tree which I climbed. That's just the sort of sprightly youngster I am. Eventually climbed back on to the dhow and headed round to a mangrove lagoon for one last swim, before setting sail back to the main island. A beautiful, chilled out day.
Supper was at the Archipelago cafe, then a quick g and t at Mercury's before bed.
This morning we headed up here to Nungwe. Left V with the bags whilst I foraged around for the cheapest accommodation - Union bungalows. Great mosquito nets, shame about the lack of water most of the time.... The night life is supposed to be a bit more exciting here, so may actually get stuck into the Konyagi! Spent the day wandering the beach and getting our bearings, main night spot being Cholo's, where we'll head now....
Tomorrow - another dhow trip, more snorkelling, and according to Vikki's new beachside pal Hussein (!) DOLPHINS. He may however have had ulterior motives when telling her about the dolphins, largely luring her onto his boat...His nickname apparently is Captain Governor...