During the summer holidays my family  with Joan's family went to Carribean islands. Joan is my friend. We checked into the Marina Beach Resort.

After a good night’s sleep we started exploring the following day. It was a sunny day. As we were strolling on the island we met a person named Wilson who told us about the mysterious boat which could sail during the day, fly during the night and could disappear when ever we wanted it to. Our parents just scoffed, but Jo and I became very curious about it.

We met Wilson secretly in the afternoon when our parents were relaxing in the hotel. Mr. Wilson promised to take us to the Grandbay island where the mysterious boat was anchored, that night.

When our parents fell asleep we both sneaked out of the room and out of the hotel where Wilson was waiting for us. We got into a small boat and started off our journey.

It was a clear, full moon night and the sea was very rough. The boat ride was very exciting and scary. The water was splashing on our faces. Though the journey was only about fifteen minutes, it seemd like an eternity.  We were wonderstruck to see it beautifully decorated with colour papers and lit up with hundreds of bulbs.

We stepped into the mysterious boat and met Mr. Joseph who had constructed it. Mr. Joseph was a small built man with a stern look on his face. He made us nervous for a moment. But the warmth with which he greeted us made us shed all our fears. He started chatting with us.  He had constructed the boat in memory of his little son who wanted his father to get him a boat which could sail, fly and disappear. But he could not
fulfill his son's  desire, so he atleast wanted the other children to enjoy the boat.

Mr. Joseph showed us the entire boat. There were different kinds of play equipments and rides. He infact made the boat to fly and disappear. It was a thrilling experience- which cannot be expressed but can only be experienced!!

 We returned to the hotel with much reluctance. We were happy to see our parents were still asleep.
Hey pals next time when you make it to the Carribean islands don't miss  the Grand Bay island.

- Sukruthi Soonangi G.
Clarence High School,
Richards Town, Bangalore.