The photo above is actually of the old jetty in the distance. Although we walked along the new jetty (from which this photo was taken), I forgot to take a photo of it! It is pretty boring to look at, but much sounder than the old jetty so more useful for land-based fishermen and seafaring boats. The whole area around here has been upgraded with shops, food stalls, car parking space, and even public toilets. Much more tourist-friendly than in the past.
From the end of the jetty you can see many islands and promonteries and you get a great sunset view from here too! We were headed back to the resort for sunset, so I shall have to return to take photos of the full sunset from here.
It is surprising how varied the views are here, so one could easily spend hours here. In addition to the boat jetty are smaller/older jetties. Here too you can find mangrove trees and a strange out-of-place lump of rock; I’m sure there must be a local legend about that.
Nearer to the carpark is a green space with benches and an attempt to provide colour from the flowering trees.
Here we have an Erythrina (Coral Tree Crista Galli), a member of the pea family. Known by the locals as the Dedap tree.
And this is a plant which I have not been able to identify yet.
Nearby are groups of small shops where you can buy souvenir teeshirts, fishing gear and much more besides. Many of the shops had not yet re-opened and Hanis was especially disappointed to find Shop No.5 closed so she could not buy her favourite banana chips.
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