Hi Everyone, Hope you are enjoying your favorite summer activities. We will be leaving Baie Hanamoena for Baie Hapatoni about 3.5 miles south on Tahuata. A small village so we'll dinghy in to see & maybe have dinner & get some fresh fruit & veggies.. Another bay next door has the "best snorkeling in the Marquesas". Then, on to Fata Hiva.
Temperature is comfortable however it does rain everyday at some point. Actually, it provides an extra rinse for our laundry. Last night, there were 30-35 knot winds in our cove. Anchor is holding well. I slept outside until it rained again then made a quick run for it. It goes from no rain to buckets in a second.
When on shore, we saw dwellings but no people. We stay along the shoreline as it seems intrusive to go further or take photos. It looks like a movie set perfectly staged. Most have a horse for travel as this one did. Thin & loosely tethered.
Days zip by...daily routines are leisurely & naturally take longer w/out standard conveniences. Always a project to do ( just like home), read, cribbage, and water play. Power has been a challenge to keep up with. Since we're in the Southern Hemisphere ( winter) , & have cloudy periods, the solar panels don't always reach full capacity. As wind is a constant here, Paul thinks he should have left up the wind generator.
I continue to be amazed at the many places cruisers originate their sail. A boat was here from Poland. He said he's traveled 33,000 miles to here. The boat looks very sturdy and well traveled as you can imagine.
I'm watching the wild goats traverse the wall. The like one seems to stray then cry. Time for breakfast & prepping for travel.
Take care. Love to hear news (hint for emails). Seems strange to be so far from family & friends. Love, Leslie
It looks like Paul has gone native. No clothes in the last several photos.
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