Suwarrow atol has been one of the most beautiful and wonderful places we have visited. Today was a misty eye departure as we left not only the spectacular physical beauty of the place, but the warmth and friendship of James and Apii, the park rangers based there.
We have had 10 days of wonderful diving, snorkeling, spearfishing, and dinners on the island. The reefs and coral are the most pristine we have seen anywhere.
Today we are beginning a 700 nm passage to Tonga. We expect to arrive in about 4 days and will cross the international dateline, so we will be in Tonga on Sunday morning. Weather the last week has been unsettled across this stretch of the Pacific, but we have been watching it closely and hope for a good ride. Current forecast is for 15 kt winds and 6'-9' seas on our beam.
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