After beng anchored at the south pass of Fakarava with our friends on Mulan, strong gusty winds and a rough anchorage chased us to the SE corner of the atol. Here we had great protection from the wind and waves for 3 nights and played on the beach and in the tidal pools. 4 other kid boats arrived and the anchorage is jumping! With calming winds, we returned to the south pass where we have had such wonderful diving and snorkeling. Today, there are 20 boats anchored here - 10 of them with kids.
This afternoon, Ann and I along with friends from "Bamboozle" and MIke from "I.O." did a scuba dive through the pass with the incoming curent. There is no way to describe the variety and beauty of the coral, fish, and yes, the sharks. Whether it was dozens or hundreds of black tip, white tip, and grey reef sharks, it doesn't really matter. While under water at 60 - 80' they just drift along with you and are not very interested. We also have mostly gotten used to them, but once the dive is over and we think back on what we just did, the thrill remains!
Tonight there is a planned 'pot-luck' beach party with all the kids. Who said cruising is a lonely life?
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