Monday, January 26. Rolly Polly. 28 C.
I believe Captain Cook named this island country New Caledonia because it reminded him of Scotland. The collection of Islands located north of New Zealand, east of Australia and above the Tasman Sea. Which probably tells you absolutely nothing! It is a French semi-autonomous territory. It was Annexed by France, under Napoleon in 1853. At present there is some concern about minor civil unrest with the local natives. I know not what all this means except that it is a tender port tomorrow and if anybody is collecting countries or is keen on diving, this is likely the place to be. Just watch out for the Natives!
Our day today was right on course: Rest and Relax. The pitching and bobbing on today's waves made it rather important to remain in one spot, sitting or lying. A good book was almost essential.
The basic purpose of this trip we are on was to circumnavigate Australia and see my '1960 Europe-Trip friend Keith Stafford'. We have only seen each other maybe six or seven times in the 66 years since we met buzzing around Europe on Motor Scooters. All this Fluff and Feathers of sailing to Australia and taking five weeks or so to get there is just a way for us to relax along the way.
A touch of boredom is hitting us I think. This was expected and predicted as we do lead a somewhat active life at home for two old Fogies, and this life is completely out of character. As I said before, Fellette deserves it!
A Wonderful Restful Day!
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