GPS: 17 44.894S 168 18.583E
Run: 92.5nm (167.4km)
Back in the big smoke. We are all well rested & back on a normal schedule after leaving the Malakula islands Friday morning after breakfast.
We sailed back to Port Vila for a few reasons. To restock, catch up on boat chores, refuel, prepare Imagine for Australian strict biosecurity entry requirements & so Wolfgang could catch a flight to Tanna on Monday to sightsee & do a volcano expedition that Sue and Andrew did upon arriving in Vanuatu. We had estimated a 20-24hr sail, winds were whipping & we did many sail changes to slow the boat down as at times we were doing over 8 knots. Arriving in Port Vila at sunrise we ate & all took a good cat nap. Then we headed to shore, had good long showers, did a little shopping & enjoyed a nice big lunch out. Back on Imagine we all took naps again before a light dinner & a good movie.
This morning there was no breeze so Andrew & Wolfgang worked on repairing the minor tear in the sails while Sue & Cindy cleaned a bit as they pulled themselves away from their books. Sue cooked another fabulous dinner & Cindy has been contributing by giving the crew mini massages. It’s been so nice & we all get along splendidly, lots of laughing & good natured teasing…..
