We used to have 2 shops on the island; a shop on the main street, and one by Cabana Hotel. The latter unfortunately was washed away and destroyed by the tsunami, along with a much-loved staff member, an English instructor called Matt. The street shop has been cleaned up, the debris removed and is now fully operational again, and managed these days by my dear friend Svenska. In fact a couple of students that I had taught right through from open water to dive master, have since completed their instructor exams and are working there, which makes me kinda proud.