28 February 2010 | Fannie Bay
30 January 2010 | Fannie Bay
30 January 2010 | Ludmilla Lagoon
07 January 2010 | Middle of Gulf St Vincent
02 January 2010 | Island Beach KI
01 January 2010 | Kangaroo Island
30 December 2009 | Kangaroo Island near Kingscote
25 December 2009 | Kakadu
24 December 2009 | Yellow Waters
24 December 2009 | Yellow Waters Kakadu
12 December 2009 | Christie Street
25 November 2009 | Fannie Bay
20 November 2009 | Tin Can Bay
18 November 2009 | Sydney
16 October 2009 | Fannie Bay
26 September 2009 | Koolpin Gorge
09 August 2009 | Channel Island
19 July 2009 | Mindil Beach
Oceanview Marina
04 December 2013 | Samal Island
It might look a bit boring, but
we were very glad to be in here while typhoon Yolanda approached; in the end it
passed 200 miles north; we only got some rain. Further north the damage
is great, as I am sure you know. If you could donate something it would
be very helpful. Yachties here and in Cebu have organised a grass-roots,
no middlemen, no bureaucrats aid program you can donate at
yachtvalhalla.net/pray/pray.htm
The marina is owned by a local family; it provides work for many
Filipinos who look after the needs of us yachties, and in the process
live much of their lives here, so we get to know some of them and their
families, which is very rewarding for us.
Armed escort
19 October 2013 | near Indo/Philippine border
Two village elders, the coastguard and armed soldiers escorted us up the sacred hill on Pulau Miangas. This tiny dot close to the Philippine/Indonesia border is host to many official groups, who graciously and generously looked after us during our stay.
Motoring up the channel
19 October 2013 | Davao
A couple more nights, a lot more unlit fishing platforms, and we felt ready for a rest as we motored toward Davao.
Tree snake
12 October 2013 | Bunaken Island, Sulawesi
We managed to restore this green tree snake to an overhanging branch and he quickly slid away among the leaves.
Manado Ferry terminal
08 October 2013 | Sulawesi
We catch the ferry in from Bunaken to shop and to deal with clearance out processes.