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Just Relaxing

by KC2RIY, on June 25th, 2010 (Society Islands)

We really did not do much on Wednesday. We had plans to go ashore and visit a fruit juice factory but a cruise ship arrived in the bay which implied anywhere we may go ashore would be packed with tours. We therefore decided to head outside the bay and tuck in by the reef where we knew Whiskers were.

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Helen and John went off to snorkel nearby while I stayed aboard still immobilized by the swollen tendon in my right wrist.

Later, in the afternoon, Helen and I went ashore to explore the ‘town’ and luxury resort nearby.

I awoke very early this morning to the absence of the constant pain that has been plaguing me for the last 48 hours. I still have twinges when I move my wrist around but the regular feeling is a huge relief. I hope this is the beginning of the recovery.

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Baie de Cook

by KC2RIY, on June 24th, 2010 (Callisto, Society Islands)

A fairly uneventful day. As planned we moved around to Baie de Cook. We’re tucked right in and can see the beautiful scenery. In the afternoon we went ashore and walked around a little to see what’s there.

My cold is getting better but my wrist is getting worse. Mike on Callisto is a doctor and he confirmed I have tendonitis. Even dosed up on ibuprofin it’s giving me constant pain and I can hardly do anything with my right hand. I’m learning how to do everything now with my left.

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Hike to Belvedere

by KC2RIY, on June 23rd, 2010 (Callisto, Emily Grace, Jackster, Sea Mist, Society Islands, Whiskers)

After the morning net three dinghies headed south to the end of the bay rendezvousing with two more from vessels further in. Soon we had folks from Whiskers, Callisto, Jackster, Sea Mist and us on the road for an easy hike to Belvedere. This was a lookout with views of both Opunohu and Cook Bays. The hike started off very cool in the shaded valley but soon became quite humid. Fortunately the hike wasn’t too strenuous. My cold was really setting in and I wasn’t up for too much exertion. A lot of cruisers have colds at the moment. I think it was mixing it up with the crowds in Pape’ete has exposed us to all the latest strains.

Back on the boat after lunch Gerald from Whiskers as well as Tom from Emily Grace showed up to discuss our leak. There was concern we may have corrosion which would be quite serious. To be on the safe side the immediate remediation was to use epoxy to seal the leaking joint and then seal that over with a layer of self bonding tape. I did all this and upon testing we are again dry.

Somewhere along the way I managed to aggravate my wrist which is now extremely painful. I suspect it may be related to the sore throat, etc. I have but can’t be sure. There are a few medical professionals on nearby boats who I may consult today.

Not sure of our plans for today but right now I don’t feel up to much.

Category: Callisto, Emily Grace, Jackster, Sea Mist, Society Islands, Whiskers | Here is my comment

Rays and Sharks

by KC2RIY, on June 22nd, 2010 (Callisto, Society Islands, Whiskers)

The weather on Monday still hadn’t cleared up from the weekend but this didn’t stop us going out and about. Late in the morning we dinghied along the western channel behind the reef looking for a spot we’d heard stingrays showed up if we did. The first stop we made on some mooring balls turned out to have some carved stone heads lying on the sea floor. This was interesting but the sea life was pretty poor.

We headed further west past one of those luxury resorts with accommodations out over the water and tied up to some more moorings. Before we were in the water it was evident we were in the right place. We were surrounded by rays and black tipped reef sharks. We assumed the fish must be fed by visiting boats and expected more of the same from us. The water was about 5 feet deep and I must admit I was a little nervous particularly when the rays would often swim under us. Memories of Steve Irwin. Nearby where we were tied off was a deeper channel where large numbers of remoras circulated amongst some more black tipped reef sharks.

Heading back to the boat the heavens opened on us and we arrived feeling very cold and certainly very wet. Even the cold water in the shower felt warm and the warm water felt bliss.

The weather was patchy all afternoon. I tried to further troubleshoot a leak that has developed around one of our through hulls and is gradually increasing – not good news. It started on our trip from the Tuamotus to Tahiti. I was able to stop it once but now it’s restarted and worse than before.

At 5pm we had a BBQ aboard with Whiskers and Callisto. I ran my leak problem by Gerald who has built a few boats. He’s agreed to come and take a closer look today. We had a lot of fun, as ever, chatting, eating and drinking, although I’d lost my appetite. I think I’m coming down with a cold caught from the recent crowds of people we’ve been mingling with.

Today we’re off for a hike to a scenic point called Belvedere then walking down to the next bay to explore the town there before finding our way back here. Should be fun. It’s dark right now but the stars are out. Looks like good weather finally.

Category: Callisto, Society Islands, Whiskers | Here is my comment

Final Rendezvous Day

by KC2RIY, on June 21st, 2010 (Callisto, Society Islands)

It seems the trade off for the great winds for the sail over here was a cold overcast day with plenty of rain. Despite this we all had a lot of fun. In the morning we had the canoe racing. We formed a team of four with Mike from Callisto. We ran in the first heat and came second, half a boat length behind a team of fit men. Out of about 40 teams our time was overall 6th so we figured that wasn’t so bad.

There were a number of other events of which some we missed watching due to being back on the boat. The day finished with some prize giving for event winners and a third and final Polynesian dance. During this dance, both Helen and I were separately pulled up to dance with the professional dancers.

Big, big thanks to the organizers of the puddle jump. To anyone reading this following our wake I’d thoroughly recommend joining the puddle jump rendezvous for your crossing.

We had planned a BBQ on the boat with friends but the weather was not up to it so we ended up having a needed restful night alone. At dusk a pinch of sky in the west turned blue giving us a nice sunset and providing a hint of the true beauty of this island.

Category: Callisto, Society Islands | Here is my comment
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