Rub a Dub Dub
Southern Princess
John & Irene Hunt
Fri 17 Oct 2008 01:14
Enroute Noumea New Caledonia to Opua, NZ via
Norfolk Island 24:52S
167:30E
Departed Noumea Wednesday 15th October and headed
to Amedee Light just inside the fringing lagoon around New Caledonia. Dropped
anchor and had a great lunch of fresh prawns while waiting for Storyteller who
had a few last minute items to complete. Finally departed Amedee Passage at
15:30 hours and head for Cascade Bay on Norfolk Island. On board we have Bob
Culbert, an old mate from Picton, NZ and Geoff Buick a new mate from
Blenheim, NZ. Both from Marlborough wine country and Geoff has about 70 acres
under sauvignon blanc and pinot. He and wife Mary arrived on board with a couple
of samples. Well done!
Irene & Mary flew back to NZ, a couple of days
apart and Irene & I hope to see Mary & Geoff again in January next year
at Blenheim.
So far we have had a great trip with good winds in
the right direction although we expect a southerly change later today. This will
be with us, bashing into it until Cascade Bay, however once the high pushes in
behind it we should have a great trip to NZ. Will arrive Norfolk Friday night,
will spend Saturday and Saturday night in Norfolk and weather permitting, depart
for Opua Sunday.
As usual Irene did a great job of pre-cooking all
the meals and all we have really had to do it boil some vegies and heat up the
meat. This morning I served muffins with morning tea, straight out of the
freezer, heated them on the stove and hey presto a tea party!
Thanks darling it has made it a lot
easier.
Cheers JH _/)