Hi
from Clare, 3-2017 The Island of Huahine Wednesday 31st
May 2017
GOODBYE
RAIATEA
So
when I last wrote we were peacefully anchored behind a small island
on the east side of Raiatea. The water there is flat calm providing
a wonderful opportunity for the locals to enjoy daily fishing trips
or having family picnics on one of the many small island. Rowing an
outrigger canoe is also very popular with both sexes and terrific
exercise. The guy in the photo below decided to catch our wake and
sit directly behind Eye Candy as we were motoring. I took this photo
sitting on the back step. I could have touched his canoe. A good
idea but cheating I think :).
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| We are the pace car |
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| Avea Bay, Huahine |
HELLO HUAHINE
We
left Raiatea last Tuesday accompanied by a pod of dolphins who
altered course to play in our bow wave. A very welcomed sight which
always brings a smile to our faces. We sailed twenty miles in light
conditions and sparkling blue seas to the island of Huahine. We knew
that there were strong winds coming so we headed to the south east
corner of the island and anchored in Avea Bay, a large bay with a good sandy
bottom. Our anchor is totally buried which is a good thing as we
have had gusts up to thirty knots all week. Fortunately the
conditions have not effected us and we have had many lovely walks.
We take advantage of the early morning shade and walk for miles along
the road. We have also found a great snorkeling spot with many
varieties of tropical fish and a couple of resident eagle rays. We
have visited this a few times as the water is lovely and warm at 28
degrees; just perfect. There is a resort nearby where we have had
evening drinks and watched the sun go down. A lovely way to end a
perfect day in very peaceful surroundings.
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| Our walking track |
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| Found Nemo! |
So
as you can probably guess, it will be hard to leave. Especially when
the added advantage is free Wifi from the nearby resort. We can
connect from the boat and so we have had a great time catching up
with family and friends. Not such a great time reading all the world
news, I thought we had escaped all this craziness!
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| Sundowners with a view |
BACK
TO EARTH
Andrew
has been busy varnishing the bathroom doors. He has been on a roll,
but fortunately he has just about run out of varnish. I appreciate
these jobs being done but I am glad to have the dining table back.
It is times like this when the boat is in a state of upheaval, that
living on boat is like living in the back shed. A back shed with
sails, can you imagine it?
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| The dunny door |
UPDATE
FROM OUR LAST BLOG
Our
friends caught out at sea in storm conditions all survived. Plastic
Plankton arrived at Tonga before the storm hit. Flying Cloud
travelling to Tonga and Tactical Direction heading for Fiji both got
a pasting experiencing at least four days of up to 40 knots and 4-5
metre waves. Both boats suffered damage and crews were shaken.
Thankfully they are all well.
The
problem we experienced with double payments via Master Card has been
resolved. A very worrying and frustrating time for us, but all is
well.
SO
WHAT’S NEXT
This
afternoon we will go to the Island’s main town of Fare for some
provisioning. We will stay the night and have dinner out at the Yacht
Club. From memory the food is good and Happy Hour is very happy.
Tomorrow we will sail around to the east side of the island where
there are many terrific bays and much to see.
Love
Candy xx
