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Aug. 5, 0900
Moored in Apu Bay

Aloha everyone, Ah Life is grand! We had a great sail back to Taaha yesterday, a bit of wind, but boat was happy! It took us about 4 hours from pass to pass, our quickest yet, since we did not have to motor. We then picked up a mooring in Apu bay, the wind was from the South, so not too protected, but, it was comfortable. While getting things back together after the sail, (sail covers, dinghy engine back on,etc.) I realized that Greg Gillette was moored close by. when I aw him on deck, I yelled over and he came over in his dinghy. The three of us chatted for over an hour with some cold Hinano and swapped many stories. He will be leaving his boat here, as he has a friend ashore to watch the boat, while he returns to Hawaii for three weeks.(a few hours later) We have just returned from visiting with Greg, and his friend, Richard Postman, a very interesting man. He has lived here for many years doing primarily sailing and fishing charters. We also took a walk and a had an ice cream cone.
Last night we found a new favorite restaurant, Le Ficus, just ashore from where we are moored. Only one other group of sailors came, so there were five of us. The owners cousin met us and seated us and then he sat down and played the guitar. When the others were seated, the owner/chef, a local tahitian, brought out numerous plates of local food, buffet style. He also provided us with a rum punch. The food was fantastic and varied. While we ate, he and his cousin played their guitar and ukulele and sang. We ate in a very nice thatched hut. A most pleasant evening.
I love days like today. We have no plans! We may move, we may not. I may get a boat project done, maybe not, life is good, and I will enjoy the time with Karin. Anyway, all is well on the good ship Ho'onanea. Aloha, David

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