Back to Fakarava

Yesterday we motor-sailed from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. down to the north passage of Fakarava and had no problems coming in on a slack tide (couldn't have been timed more perfectly). We dropped anchored next to Alexis: S 16 degrees 3.5  W 145 37.   Had a wonderful dinner prepared by Bambi, whose past life included catering and taking people out on bare-boat charters, and Jodi and Mike joined us; it was so nice to re-connect with our friends. They leave for the South pass today where diving is supposed to be best, and we will try our to follow them in a few days after re-supplying and fixing the oil leak we incurred yesterday while motoring. There are supposed to be waves at the South Tumakohua Pass, along with more abundant sea-life and visibility. It would be fun to dive with them and enjoy more of their company before leaving for Tahiti. After a few rain squalls yesterday and early this morning, it is a beautiful morning here and I am looking forward to exploring town today and I might be able to find an internet connection; that would be soooo cool!  I will try to skype you anyway and at least send some pictures. Given past experiences, don't hold your breath! Bye. - Suzi


I got tired of no photos, so I downloaded from Google Earth a few of the spot where they are currently moored. Enjoy. -Kris