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quiet coastal dunes...
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strolling on the beach
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quiet early morning reflections
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perfect spot for a picnic...
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not another person in sight!
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but plenty of bird life!
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bird watching while snorkeling!
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young egret
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exploring the lagoon by kayak...
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Mrs Crusoe! harnessing the wind to power the kayak...
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our yacht on the beach...
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...and in the water.
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a sailing lesson
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cruising the waters
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catching sunset from the lagoon
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reflecting on a perfect day
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sunset swim
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cottage dining table
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cottage kitchen and dining area
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the lounge and library
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one of the bedrooms
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sunrise from the chalet!
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Casa Oito's entrance path
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en route to Pomene Masa's in spring
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Pomene lagoon and the Indian Ocean
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boundless opportunities for photographers!
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picnicking on a remote beach
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rock lobster for dinner!
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locals crabbing for dinner...
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on a quad bike tour
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exploring a mangrove creek via kayak
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admiring the mangroves
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exploring a mangrove channel on a motor boat cruise
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having a whale of a time in the mangroves
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more photo opportunities
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getting up close - photographing a sunbird nest in the mangroves
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a white ibis comes in to land - a birder's paradise!
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Captain Pat!
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local Pomene transport
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View from the old deserted hotel, looking North
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View of the beach and palms from the old deserted hotel
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exploring the coast below the old hotel
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a rock pool at the old hotel site
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a local Pomene fishermen makes his way home at sunset
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local Pomene fishermen on the lagoon
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children of Pomene
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local delicacies
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the nearby Pomene Lodge
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sunrise from the west bank of the lagoon
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endless, wide, uninterrupted peace, quiet and tranquility!