By the name of this entry, you now know that we did have weather for travel. Our night at Likuliku was restful and still, and we awoke eager and ready to face the new day. As was the case yesterday, we waited until about 10:00 before we had the sunshine we wanted for traveling in reef country. So, it was a relaxed morning with breakfast in the cockpit and our favorite cockpit shower, complete with warm water. When we run the engine, the cooling system circulates the hot water through the hot water heater, cooling the engine water and heating the house water. It was a bit chilly, so the warm water was nice.

The day turned out to be beautiful with great visibility and blue skies, but with no wind, so it was another motor boat day. Actually with the tricky navigation, not having the distraction of the sails was a blessing. But the navigation was straight forward with no real issues. Elisabeth had made lunch before we left so that we could devote our energy to our passage making. Our friends on Irma followed us up, and by 2:30, we were dropping the anchor at Navadra.

This is a special anchorage. The island is unhabited, so the wildlife on the island is abundant. The water is quite clear, the reef is perfect for snorkling and diving. The beach is an easy landing with the dinghy, so hiking and walking are good. We will probably stay a few days. After anchoring, we couldn't resist jumping into the water and swimming over to Cable's Length to say hello (they traveled with Lady Nada and arrived just a few minutes behind us.) Dinner and campfire on the beach with Lady Nada and Cable's Length followed, and now it is time to reflect the day. Ah....

We apologize for the "...and then we went here, and then we did that" timbre of this entry. We find those kind of entries completly boreing and unreadable. So, since you have been so patient as to read this far, let me tell you a little about rolly anchorages. Cruisers love to complain about rolly anchorages. It really is amazing. "Well, the setting was beautiful, but it was so rolly!" We have heard this from our first days in Mexico, and it continues today. Rolly, rolly, rolly, whine, whine, whine. I can easily imagine that many people would love to trade their 2:30 deadline and due reports at the office for the "problem" of dealing with a rolly anchorage in paradise while living a dream life. So, before we headed north from Musket, we were talking to people about what to see, etc. We were reading blogs and cruising reports to get an idea of what to see, etc. The common thread? You guessed it, rolly anchorages. Some of our best memories are from "rolly anchorages". The beautiful spot we are now in was reported to be beautiful, but miserably rolly. Well......we have to admit that it is, shall we say, "active"? Yes, the wind points the boat one way, and the swell rolling (there's that word again!) over the reef hits the boat from the side, creating a rolly condition. Be careful setting that beer down, especially if it is in a koozy, it probably will fall over. Hang on when you walk on deck, you don't want an involentary swim. Set that pen on the table , and it will roll off. Etc, etc. It goes on. Tonight, we will roll back and forth in bed like two cigars in an otherwise empty box.

Are we going to join the ranks and complain about our rolly anchorage? Out of the question. We do not see it as a problem. Does a Cosomonaut complain about his rolly reentry? Well, we don't know - maybe. Does a mountain climber complain about her freeze-dried dinner? We don't really know this either, but we can assure you, that "Your Rock and Roll Argonauts" will not complain to you about a rolly anchorage. We are beyond happy to be here, and wish that you could experience this "rolly anchorage" with us. I'm sure you would find to be much more fun than that 2:30 meeting.

Best Always!