Where'd I put my beer?
04 December 2015 | At Anchor Bahia Madgelena
Danny Shepherd
I don't know the first thing about sailing but Emma is certainly a comfortable boat. Much of this has to do with the company and Alice's incredible provisioning. Rick and Bill have certainly done their part creating some fantastic meals. No one is going hungry, that much is for sure.
We have been blessed with consistent wind and sunny skies and we are now rocking gently in the sheltered confines of mag bay. Tonight will be another first for me, lobster. I don't know about Rick, but I've certainly enjoyed his birthday.
The tenor of the trip has undoubtedly changed now that the initial sail has been completed. I'm officially in vacation mode. There was a little bit of boat maintenance this morning as Bob cleared us in and then we hopped onto Marco's splintered ponga for our "eco tour." The fiberglass hull would literally separate from the seam as we bounced over the small swells. The fisherman were very gracious as we interrupted their work. The large buckets of octopus were most entertaining but they were also hauling up shrimp, crabs, and a smattering of other unlucky fish. There are a couple of pods of dolphins lazily circling the bay and plenty of gulls and other birds.
After the tour Bill and Rick handily defeated Bob and I at bochi ball. It is clear that Bill is a seasoned competitor. We tried to diminish his skill with beers but he maintained his accuracy. The sun is quickly setting on another memorable day. It is time for some lobsters to meet their fate...