A Day on the Isle de Roume, in Photos

"We should go to the islands!"

This became the consensus last week as the circle of us girls tried to decide what to do with our Saturday off. A few groups had already ventured to the islands just across the waters from Conakry and all had met wild success. Why not us?? 

So we set out yesterday at 10am for the local fishermen's wharf, hoping to snag a good deal on a boat for the day. A young guy met us as we approached the docks, and after some smooth talking by the only French speaker in our midst, he gave us a great deal on a roundtrip reservation (which included lifejackets!). The eight of us hopped into a long, wooden beast with a small engine and said our prayers. Across the waters we went, and our eyes met a most enchanting sight!

Here is our day spent on the beautiful Isle de Roume.

(some photos courtesy of my dear friend Hannah)

Jasmin, Beth, Hannah and Pat, sportin' the life vests!

My seat buddy, Jen :)

Petra and Kathy, sitting up front

A look back at Conakry's coast

Water seeping in? No problem - Jasmin is on it, haha

Passing the Isle de Kassa

Our boat, waiting in the shallows of Roume

Crossing the island, oh how I've missed green!

Five minutes from one side to the other. Perfect.

The local restaurant and hotel, closed for rainy season. 

Our boat driver (life vest) and our " island guides"

The beach - all to ourselves

It was like a paradise forgotten; beautiful in it's unkempt nature.

Our first view of unadulterated shore

I love this sound (can a picture invoke sound?)

Our little plot of happiness for the day :)

Waves

Not too hot, not too cold. Perfect day in perfect waters.

Hannah, Beth and Jen, soaking up some rays in all the best ways

To our right

And to the left

Skies so blue

Trekking back across

I couldn't get enough of the greeeeen

Pat and our favorite type of tree in Guinea

Departing from the other side of the island

Jen and Beth!

Hannah and I, sun-kissed and smiling :)