Pictures??

Once again I find myself with lots to say but not enough internet to make it happen. There are something like 700 new photos of the goings on here in the Tongan archipelago of the Vava'u group on Dietmar's site and we have had a continuing round of activities in the Vava'u rally. When I get to my own computer I will add lots of detail and pictures. This place is amazing!!!

Coming here we caught different types of tuna and had feasts both along the way and for the first party when we got in. Fish kabobs with yellow tail are among my favorite food groups. The islands here are numerous and the protected waters a welcome relief after the rough crossing from Apia. We were forced to stop in Niuetoputapu (New Potato) to make repairs when the steering/auto-pilot broke in big seas. The rest of the voyage was more pleasant than the repair bodge part in the 3 meter swells and the 20- 25 knots or so of wind!! It's good to know that you CAN heave to in a catamaran. So, at this point the spare parts bin is a little lighter and the to be repaired or replaced bin is a little bit heavier.

Overall the rally/regatta we are participating in this week has been more fun than anything we have done so far. The collection of boats includes so many that we have met along the way as well as ones we met way back in Mexico. Hopefully I can add pictures at some point too.

Lastly, thank you's go out to all those who have been keeping us up-to-date on hurricane /tropical storm Jimena. Hopefully when the mud settles we will get a picture saying that Faith is okay and the roads are open again!!