Off-season Wintering | Napping and watching the sea on a forgotten island

Wake up at noon, ask clearly the return time of the boat back to Teknaf is at three o'clock in the afternoon from the pier, and then start walking around the island. It takes about 4 hours to walk around the island. St. Martin's Island is very narrow and long, with an area of only about 8 square kilometers. The north is a inverted triangle, there is a very narrow connection in the middle, and the south is a long irregular land. The southernmost cape is called Chera Dip, which is isolated from the main island when the tide rises and can only be passed when the tide recedes. This only coral reef island in Bangladesh was originally discovered by Arab sailors. During the British rule, it was renamed St. Martin's Island. It also has a local name - 'Coconut Island', because the island is rich in coconuts, which are very cheap. When you are thirsty, just drink coconut! The beaches of St. Martin's Island hardly have any sand. After the tide recedes, it is a soft hard ground. The locals directly play football on the beach. When they are tired, they soak in the sea to cool down. It is really comfortable. Walking to the northwest of the island, you will soon see the coral reefs that are endless after the tide recedes, densely covering the beach, becoming the hiding place for billions of small crabs. In the nearby small bay, fishing boats are full. Rows of coconut trees and mangroves on the coastline can effectively prevent waves and wind. The residents on the west side of the island are obviously much less than those near the pier on the east side, and tourists are basically invisible. The real charm of this forgotten island begins to emerge - an overseas island that is almost undisturbed by the outside world. Sitting on the root system of a mangrove to rest and blow the sea breeze, the huge and lush branches and leaves temporarily hide the scorching sun and pervasive heat wave. Because it is far away from the mainland, only 5 hours of electricity is supplied here every day. All kinds of electrical appliances in modern society are in a dispensable position here. Local people may prefer to take a nap in a hammock during the interval of fishing. For travelers, if you are not in a hurry, or if you want to find a place to escape from the world one day, this is really a good place that has been forgotten.