Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Anchorages... Isla del Rey, Las Perlas, Panama. February 2010


Black sand beaches. I'm getting scratchy just thinking of all the bugs at this anchorage. Even though we all wanted to leave well before sunrise, it makes our favourite list because it was so beautiful and we were the only boat there - hmmm, there's a surprise.


*Part of a series of images highlighting our favourite anchorages.

Monday, 27 September 2010

Fly Bird Fly

Free

On a dark and stormy night, off the coast of Tahiti, this Tropic Bird crashed into our cockpit.  We thought it must be injured, however the bird stayed with us until sunrise and then flew off.

Postcards from Musket Cove, Fiji

Cool stuff to see at low tide

The tide is low

Anchorage

Anchorage

Water toys at sunset

Torn sail

Sunset over anchorage

Anchorage and Marina

Musket Cove Yacht Club

Sunset

Beach Bar

Clowning About



Good Advice From Fiji

Elliot found some mixed messages at the school in Savusavu.

Friday, 24 September 2010

Daisie is Getting Ready to Fly to Australia


Daisie is getting ready to fly from the States to Australia in a couple of week's time.  Donna and Dawn have trained her well; being in the crate means she get treats.

After a few more visits with the vet, she'll be ready for the big journey, 14 hours flying time from LA to Sydney.

Thursday, 23 September 2010

Greetings from Fiji

Musket Cove
Bristol Rose and crew are still in Fiji and will leave next week for Vanuatu.  We have made a departure from our usual cruising method of exploring to the max and have spent most of our time in Fiji, just relaxing in Musket Cove.  Who knows what we are going to do with all this Kava purchased in anticipation of the Fiji islands' custom of sevu sevu.  The folks at Musket Cove don't seem to be the Kava types.

Owen and Elliot have been night diving, swimming, sailing and generally having a good time.  Lots of photos taken but the slow connection does not allow image uploads!

Good news with Miss Daisie, she has received approval to enter Australia and will have 30 days quarantine in Sydney before she is released to us.  Yes, it does feel something like a jail sentence.

Our Pacific Crossing is fast coming to an end.  We are all looking forward to being reunited with family, Daisie, seeing friends and rediscovering our Aussie home after so many years away.

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

Anchorages... Taboga, Panama. March 20, 2010

On the weekends, Panamanians flock by ferry to the islands. We enjoyed Taboga, about 5 miles from Panama City, so much we sailed there twice while waiting for parts from the States. That's Bristol Rose in the center of the picture.


*Part of a series of images highlighting our favourite anchorages.