Tiare Taporo III in Macona Inlet Hook Is. Lat. 20 degrees 09' S Long. 148 degrees 56' E

Didn't do much today - just moved sideways to a new anchorage. Not as good as last night and we actually touched a rock/coral reef which we had thought was safely behind us but a little misjudgement!! Not to worry (or in the local vernacular "no worries") and we re-anchored in deeper water. Tomorrow looking forward to a longish sail across to the mainland slightly north of Airlie.
Tonight thinking of Jim's 3 daughters who have lost their beloved Grandma who passed away 4 days ago aged 101 years. A great life full of experiences including being a founder member of Tongariro Ski Club in 1931. She and her husband Bryce Tomkinson did freelance film work for the then NZ National Film Unit in the 1930's and toured NZ in their Singer Roadster. She had 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Her funeral is tomorrow which should be a celebration of a life fulfilled but of course there is always the sorrow at losing a beloved family member forever. Charlotte is going to mention Jim in her funeral eulogy.
In the meantime life goes on and we will now be heading gradually back to Airlie. Dennis flies out in a few days and Gina flies in on the 18th. Can't wait - the boat and the life on board is incomplete without her.
Watch this space...........
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