Marina bound

Still we are here - you probably think we prefer marinas to sailing! We had intended to leave today for the Isle of Pines but the weather forecast is bad with a LP weather system coming down from the north and the likelihood of adverse winds and heavy rain for most of the coming week. So, have decided to stay here for at least a few more days and continue to enjoy the local life which seems to mostly revolve around the food which has improved as we have found better places to eat. Went to Toto Restaurant the other night and had a dozen snails each and they were superb. Never had such a delicious meal. We will be back!!

We are embarking on a series of extensive walks to keep a bit fit and see more of Noumea so must close soon and get going. Sitting in the marina cafe having just had a coffee and croissant and at the moment there is no wind and fine although the cloud is increasing and there are signs the expected northerlies are beginning.

One of these days we will actually leave and head for Vanuatu! Yesterday joined the Port Bundaberg Port to Port Rally which operates during October and November and covers any vessels leaving this area of the Pacific for Bundaberg. One of the benefits is that they refund The Australian entry fees of $A330 but charge $A200 for the Rally so a net saving of $A130! But radio scheds and welcome in Bundaberg and other forms of assistance make it worthwhile.

More from us later.

Cheers,

Jim and Jean (Gina)