The journey so far has made us appreciate how much the weather affects every decision we make and where and when to next set sail. On checking the weather as usual with all intentions of heading home we found perfect conditions to push north for the coming week mmmmm................. so that's what we did, we'll save Lady Musgrave for the homeward leg.
The first thing we started to notice was the landscape changing and the feeling of being very remote; no phone, VHF radio or Internet. The temperature started to become quite clammy and tropical and the water had turned an intense colour of turquoise in the sandy bays; very inviting for a swim. We took our time cruising through the Northunberland Isles just below the Whitsundays which are made up of small deserted islands overnighting at Pearl Bay and a group of islands called the Percy Isles.
It was on to Mackay to restock supplies where we had to navigate through 100+ tankers; whoops a bit close. Then onwards and upwards to the Whitsundays yippee! We plan to cruise around this area for at least a couple of weeks and when we've had enough start the return journey. The homeward leg should be quite exciting as whales are migrating north at this time of year heading to the warmer waters so we'll have to keep a close lookout as they pass us by.This is probably going to be the last post for a while unless we have something news-worthy to report.
We hope you have enjoyed our journey so far and look forward to catching up with you soon.
We hope you have enjoyed our journey so far and look forward to catching up with you soon.Dave, Caroline & Archie :)
Can't believe you are on your way home. Boy that went fast. It all sounded fantastic and what an experience! I rarely get out of Aber these days so it really would appeal!
ReplyDeleteHopefully try and catch up once you are on dry land - not physically - that could be more of a challenge!
Take care and enjoy the last bit of the journey....
Luv
Kirsten (and Bethany)