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The Log 2010

 

Back in Darwin we really are missing the South East Asian culture and easy-going lifestyle. But like most cruisers we have to catch up with the other life, replenish the cruising kitty and reflect on our Malacca Meanderings.

We ended up doing six trips along the ‘allegedly’ pirate-infested Strait between Singapore and Thailand. Were there pirates is the most frequent question we have been asked. To be candid, the only pirates we ever discovered were the occasional Chandlery or store selling ‘marine’ named items. Not even during our roadside anchorages, often 8 miles from shore in 8m of water – with anchor light blazing - literally the middle of nowhere – were we concerned.

After a trip back to the Kimberley during 2009 to check out the elusive barramundi whilst enjoying the solitude and taking our eight-year-old grand-daughter on her first solo sailing trip, we are now temporarily settled into 'marina' life. Keith is currently the Lockmaster here at Tipperary Waters Marina and I have set up my own business - Editz - doing what I enjoy most, reading and writing.

As usual, there is the never-ending maintenance to catch up on. The bulwarks are nearly all replaced, the hull enjoyed a soda-blast on her last haul out and once the 'Wet Season' has finished, the varnishing and painting can be completed once more.

We will keep you posted on our next travels.

May all your bars be wooden and well-stocked!

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