Today was a full day off – and we made the most of it by doing very little.

The morning started with a leisurely breakfast, once again without any fruity surprises. Afterwards, we went for a walk along the beach to Ifaty village. A nice little stroll, with the added bonus of a stop at Le Nautilus for an unusual refreshment: an espresso tonic with a side of baobab honey.

From there, it was back along the beach to the hotel. Time for a swim in the Indian Ocean – although the water was rather muddy, which did little to encourage extended swimming sessions. The rest of the afternoon was dedicated to some quality time with a book. Well, technically with the Kindle app, but that still counts.

In the evening, we headed to a nearby restaurant for dinner. And before we had even ordered food, nature provided the perfect starter: a perfect sunset over the Indian Ocean.

Sometimes, doing very little is exactly what you need.