Passion for Cruising

An interesting run from Mabul right through two enormous reefs Beaufort reef one side and Nusa Tengah on the other with small islands embedded in them. Plus many miles of fishermen's homes on stilts standing on the reefs. Of course all totally overfished and "everything" goes into the water, so in our narrow channel we ploughed through the usual rubbish. The sad bit is that a young chap came alongside and offered us a beautiful elephant's ear shell, obviously taken live!! I did indicate in sign language that this was a bad thing. No doubt, however some tourist will buy it.
As I write this we are just passing Pulau Bum Bun, and just ahead is Pulau Pom Pom, and it is all such unique scenery.
Today also I received an e mail from my sister Jane in UK, and she tells me that she still looks at our blog. I am truly pleased as it does take a lot of time to do it. I first write by hand as I see something, type it when I have a moment, take lots of photos, which Stuart down loads and makes into small jpg. Next we have to wait for a time when there is a good signal, and we are not too tired to do it. This is usually off a biggish resort or in a port, so yes I am thrilled that is all still looked at. Doing this also makes me feel less out on our own and far, far away, so keep coming with comments and e mails please.