A Good Start

I'm lying in my bunk, rocking with the swell that finds its way into the anchorage. Out on the strait, the seas must be feisty. Yesterday was so much more pleasant to make the crossing than today would have been. Fair weather and calm water seemed to follow us all day.

We barbecued salmon for dinner last night and ate in the cockpit while listening to the cries of birds on shore. A lovely sunset capped off a long first day.

We woke to rain this morning, but it's supposed to taper off soon. The plan is to hike, then visit friends who own a house on the island. They've invited us to dinner. That and another pulse of weather forecasted to move through are good reasons to spend a second night in this anchorage. It will cost us one of the two extra days I built into the itinerary for delays.

The heat has been turned on to take the edge off the chill in the morning air. It's time to get up and make some breakfast. Oatmeal with walnuts, strawberries, and yogurt will be a good way to start the day.

 

All smiles for departure

 

Shore party

The natives display their creativity