Cook Islands
11 July 2023 | Avatiu, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Clark
We were OKed by customs and immigration to go ashore. Obtained diesel by
walking a block and crossing a street where the locals drive on the left
side of the road and filling our fuel jugs several times. I topped off
the port side diesel tank. A few groceries were obtained by Karen. Then
the crew went to a harbor-side open air restaurant with picnic tables
and we had fish and chips, while downing copious amounts of cold water
and peach tea. Karen, Ashlee, and I walked around the area stretch our
sea-legs and explore a bit. The captain returned to the boat right away
to check on the surge and Roverâs bumper situation at the concrete
quay.I found a bakery and store that had a large amount of eggs in
stock. I guess there is no egg shortage in the Cook Islands.I later had
a nice cool cup of ice-cream at an open-air fast food restaurant
overlooking the harbor and the street along the water front. Ice cream
has always been one of my favorite treats after arriving ashore.The next
morning, we decided to exit as soon as possible due to the concrete quay
on steel pilings and Rover bobbing about.
We exited the harbor in the late morning after obtaining clearance from
the Cook Island authorities.
Now, at 1945 hours, Ashlee is on watch.
We are 30+ nautical miles off Avatiu, and have a course plotted toward
Tonga.
Tonga is about 800 nautical miles off.
Morale remains high.
Clark
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