We went from being pretty great bloggers (a post everyday or every couple of days) to those sucky sort of bloggers who have nothing new to read. Sorry about the lull in the action. It's not that we've left Palau, and it's CERTAINLY not that there's nothing new to post.

We've actually had quite a bit happening. We've taught a few people to stand up paddle.

Fuanes said it was love at first sight. It was probably more like "love at first stroke," but you get the idea. He's a native Palauan who has been a tour guide here for 17 years. We met him during our visit here last May. We did some kayaking together back then. Fuanes and his dog, and faithful paddling buddy, Sally, took right to stand up paddling. They both loved it so much, we've decided to leave all the boards and equipment with Fuanes. He's going to be the stand up paddle guy here in Palau. He's starting his own company Stand Up Paddle Tours (www.standup-paddle-tour.coms should be up in a couple of weeks)!!! Yippeee!!!!

One day while heading back to the dock after a couple hours of paddling, we ran across some locals. They were interested, so they got a quick lesson and were up and paddling in no time. They were naturals!

I know they say that stand up paddling has its origins in Hawaii and such, but here in Palau and other Micronesian islands they've been paddling these bamboo rafts for centuries. Who knows, maybe stand up paddling really has its roots here! They still use paddle bamboo rafts all over this area.

Fuanes had his first half day tour a few days ago. Three American women who are here in Palau working went out for a tour of Nikko Bay. I went along with them to help with the stand up paddling part. It was a great day and these three women did just great.

 

We paddled to caves, did some snorkeling, and learned all sorts of great stuff from Fuanes.

Palau and stand up paddling is a match made in heaven!!!