Can we just be there
03 September 2011
Catherine
3rd September 2011
The winds eventually slackened enough for us to whack an engine on as we don't want to arrive in the dark, but if we keep up the pace we are going we should be tucked up in the anchorage by sunset this evening (Saturday.) I hope the shops are open on Sunday, but I'm not holding my breath! We are all missing having snacky type food, but I have been trying to use up all the popcorn as it needs to be used before NZ or it will be confiscated. Also, all our dried beans, rice, honey etc etc need to be used. I'm not sure how many dried beans I am going to be able to use up, but I'm trying my hardest. Lentil soup for lunch again, guys! I made what was supposed to be a lasagne using soya chunks which looked like winalot dog biscuits and once soaked tasted like pedigree chum. Only Mark could eat his dinner last night and for once I didn't make the kids eat it! Mark fixed the autopilot so I didn't have to helm by hand anymore. Goody our friends are still in Tahiti so we are looking forward to seeing them again, after a month or so. Joop the dad has flown back to SA for a couple of weeks for a work contract, but Mark and I think that that coincides suspiciously with the rugby world cup! I did ask Mark if he wanted us to bypass Tahiti and aim straight for NZ, but even he passed on the offer. I'm sure they'll show the games on TV here somewhere!