Off the prom.
Dolphins riding the bow wave.
Gabo Island.
See that black dot?.... it's a whale.
I told Xave that he needs to write a post about the sail up.
He said no. Man of many words, my husband....
My Aunt Monica (who thankfully joined me on the drive up), the kids & I arrived in Pittwater after leaving Port Hacking early this morning. The day was SUBLIME. We found a brilliant park in Mona Vale which had been recommended to us by a kinder mum, Jeanette - THANKS - and spent a lazy couple of hours soaking up the sunshine.
We had 3 crew flying back to Avalon this evening, so a shuttle bus was ordered for 3.15 in order to make the flight. Only problem was, we weren't quite sure where or when Xave etc were going to pull up. The sail into PIttwater was taking a bit longer than anticipated. Eventually they tied up to the most perfect anchorage in Palm Beach at about 2.45. Was a bit touch and go, but all worked out in the end.
Palm Beach anchorage is beautiful. Within 2 minutes of arriving, Roo was already kicking around with another boy on the beach whom he'd confidently started up a conversation with. Cooks preferring the company of all her 'babies' and 'Stevelee' aboard Awaitea. After our final farewells to our last remaining crew member Steve, we started up the engine - oh wait, no we didn't - we'd blown a fuse and of course didn't have a spare, so were towed to a mooring where we plan to stay for a few days.
The adventure has well and truly begun.
Palm Beach Anchorage
Palm Beach
Kids mesmerised watching some locals gutting their haul.
Xave & 'Stevelee'
Our sincerest thanks to our 5 crew members and friends, who safely got us to Sydney - Alan, Steve, Damian, Adam & Mon - without your generosity of time & skill, who know's where we'd be.
