Up and off to the market at Punanga Nui this morning. This
is the Saturday morning market in Avarua the main town. A large collection of
arts and crafts with many food stalls as well. A hot day with occasional waves
of rain showers to add to the humidity. Lots of bright colours from the
textiles waving in the breeze and the sound of Island music added to a festive
atmosphere. Bumped into Alison Bond from Wairau, here with her family including
my colleague David, son George and Alisons mother Irene, meaning that 25% of
NMDHBs Paediatricians are at this market, that’s how popular it is. We had a
delicious mango smoothy to help cool us down, the Kids were excited to buy some
Manihiki pearls for $5 each, and the lady threw in a free one each (these
pearls at a high grade go for up to $5000 each). Olivia had the occasional
tantrum until one worked and she got herself a necklace and I bought a shell.
We stocked up on fresh vegetables and some fish then watched the dancing show.
Great morning for everyone. Did not manage to see David despite Alison saying
he was in a bright orange top. Bright orange tops are as good as camouflage in
this place though, so no surprise (he may have been hiding, to avoid talking
about work!). We had some lunch from the market then headed home to change for
a swim.
Everyone is feeling a bit better today so we headed back
around to near the Rarotongan resort for a snorkel, with Di having a good time
swimming today and being very happy about feeling better. Windy and choppy in
this part of the lagoon today but this did not dampen spirits at all, and we
all had a fun time.
Returned home and while Sophie and I went for a run, Di
cooked up a top feed of the Majong (?) fish from the market and salad. Sophie,
Pen, Danielle, Ben and I had another fiercely competed game of cards. Where do
these kids get their competitive natures from, must be Di, …or a function of
competition for resources with so many siblings.
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