Beached for the evening at low tide. For three days this boat followed us around, serving as kitchen, dining room and sleeping den.

It was manned by a captain, a cook, a third crewmember, our kayaking guide, his assistant, and a policeman, whose presence is demanded by the government for reasons never specified (perhaps to make sure tourists don't buy corals or other illegal items offered by passing fishermen).

Excellent seafood meals included, for all this the four of us each paid $159.