Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

Sea Topaz
Duncan Briggs
Fri 22 Oct 2010 10:41
16.08.475 S  168.06.961 E
 
After a wet and windy sail we arrived at Craig Cove, Ambrym. We did not like the anchorage in the windy conditions and sailed further up the north coast. We anchored off a black beach and relaxed for the rest of the day. It rained a lot and the wind was all over the place. We did not have a very restful night and were up very early. We moved to another bay where there was one other boat of friends we had met in New Zealand. We went with them by local boat and a guide to a village to see the "Rom Dance". This was very interesting. Ambrym is also known for their woodcarvings. A gentle walk through several villages took up back to the beach where the boat picked us up. Tomorrow we'll move to Makelula Island.
 
  
 
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