Chilling to Chillin'
22 May 2015 | Day 7 to Noumea
Saturday 23 May 2015
Haven't quite made Passe de Boulari at noon, but we be nearly done; everybody sleeps tonight. Each day on passage was warmer than the day before and now it's downright balmy. Finally tossed jeans in the hamper and slipped on shorts. A person could get used to this. As human nature goes, it's time to start complain about the heat, but expect to give it a few days. Recreational whinging is fun, but we'll quietly bask in warmth for a smidge.
Not sure where we'll anchor as am considering, rather than trying to chill under the radar at Ilot Maitre, to call Port Moselle and request chillin' above the radar at Ilot Maitre. Port Capitaine may have alternate 'suggestion'. Officials are reportedly mellow, but they do have guns and jails and such and, being so close to Noumea, we could draw the attention of a cranky one.
New Cal quarantine confiscates fruit and veggies plus various other victuals, so not being able to clear in until Tuesday has the advantage of allowing us the enjoyment of converting these unconsumed substances into something less enticing to those fine folks. Also allows work on a few boat projects (don't they ever end?) before getting caught up in the delights of Paris of the Pacific (hold on a sec, isn't that Papeete?).
Jack