yes here after skirting several thunderstorms.. not sure whom is watching over da yes i KNOW who all is watching over me, as it was quite a trip the storms all around and this am.. dropped anchor in a absolutely wonderful place thsi Atol Tuvalu. The people are so so friendly everyone on skooters. one main street, kids in the water the clearance i kept waiting for question more paper work notta ,, they just smiled took the one form for each department and said enjoy, no cost notta... no lets have look at your boat... etc

they do not see very many boats and a few groups of tourist go through they do not depend on tourism.. i have been talking to some locals.. about what is it that suports this wonderful atol, the fishing boats come here to refuel and take on supplies argicultural more from the larger island this is the capital...

so will go exploring more, we are the only boat in the bay, cruisor that is.. and what an beautiful bay.. feel like i am back in the Tuamotos

so much more to share think i can even get internet.. funny for an atol not a stone throw across and gee maybe 3 miles long.. will get stats..

check it out

08 31 682s 179 08 283E

www.timelesstuvalu.com and it is timeless can hardly wait to explore the atoll on the dinghy.. they gave us a month to start... hmmm

hugs all

passage was 5 days 16 hours...