to the shore. we carried supplies up to the ‘volcano’ platform and settled in for lunch and the afternoon break.
the work schedule is set for early mornings and late afternoon/evening, to avoid the worst heat of the day. it’s stressful for both the birds and for us to be working in the heat so we work when it’s cooler. we get up before dawn, start the water for coffee and tea and while we’re watching the sunrise and drinking our morning tea, we make our breakfast.
we were in the boat between 7 and 7:30. the nearest island is only a few minutes away across the straight. the farthest is about 