Flores
Simanderal
Michael Hughes and Ger White
Sun 7 Aug 2011 01:35
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We are now sailing slowly along the north-east
coast of Flores--in light winds, but enough to give us a respectable 4
knots--and the seas are calm, the sun shines.................!
We spent last night anchored in a bay near Tanjung
Gedong, off a small village. Very peaceful anchorage. As soon as our anchor was
set, we were surrounded by delightful children in primitive dug-out canoes/
swimming/floating on bits of wood--smiling and exchanging names etc. Really well
behaved. Some had a smattering of English. As elsewhere, they can all say
at least 3 things---hi mister: Manchester United; and David Beckham. We spent a
while chatting with them--they asked for--and got--excercise books and
pencils--our stocks are now seriously depleted and will need replenished next
time we're in a town!
The coast of Flores is stunning. We dined well last
night on a kingfish bought from a local in a dug-out. And all is well on
board.
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