Well... we crossed into the tropics when we passed Latitude 23 deg 30 mins a couple of days ago. Some would say, an appropriate time and place to read some Henry Miller. As we get further North, the nights are milder and the days are scrumpteous.
But what really takes my breath away are the mornings. The copper quality of the light and water like liquid glass. Both 1770 and Pancake Creek were wonderful anchorages.
At present' we're on the marina in Rosslyn Bay, Yeppoon. Just inland is Rockhampton and just offshore is Great Keppel Island. I've posted a spreadsheet with an updated cruise schedule here. Tomorrow we'll depart for MacKay via Port Clinton via the Percy Islands as originally planned and we will stay in MacKay until 4 September, doing some day trips from there.
Of our companian cruisers, Sparkling Spirit is here at Rosslyn Bay. Belage is leaving Burnett Heads and Ellos is departing Keppel Island for Port Clinton today.
And yes, everything is going swimmingly for us. A few minor glitches have been easily overcome. They were no worse than a plastic bag around the prop (easily removed) and an uncomfortably "rolly" night at anchor on the weather side of Hummocky Island (we caught up next night).
Today (Wednesday), we'll catch up on some shopping and I finally get to try out the folding bike!
Beautiful photograph! Good to hear everything is running smoothly and you're finding lots of time to relax.
Not sure how you'd find time to read Henry Miller when you already have a huge stack of Michael Connelly books. Or have you finished those already?
No, the Michael Connelly books will take us a while longer yet! But doesn't "Tropic of Capricorn" sound more exotic than the "Tropic of Cancer" which is what they have in the Northern hemisphere.
Hi Brother, Great photo and a surrounding to go with total relaxation and taking it all on in I am pleased for you and Joy.
Hello Joy & Marius Kevin phoned with your information.I tried to post a message asking for your off web e mail address. Had something to share with you.Any how great to see you are doing it.Even if it is on a 2 wheeler but remember Cath and i did the Pacific with a 3 wheeler 29 years ago the 1st time.Now back to a 47 ft moter sailor// need the comfort of the heater on cold nights.love to contact you some time.Rgds Merv R. (Pugwash)