Even though Guppy is very satisfied with her anchorage in the crystal clear and calm waters of Tahiti, I am planning to sail the 20 nautical miles [37 kilometres or 23 land miles] to the island of Moorea tomorrow. Yes indeed this island is almost just around the corner. But French Polynesia is so beautiful that I would like to see even more of its islands. Everything is ready to go – this is the last big city where I can buy all I need for the time being. Today I stocked up on fresh water and refilled the diesel fuel, I checked on the engines and I put in order the entire boat again…unfortunately, there is no one else but me to do this… I also did my laundry here at the marina because I do not have this opportunity all too often. Usually I put all my laundry into a bucked and wash it by hand, always taking care not to use too much of my fresh water. And so I have been busy all day so that now I am back on a wonderfully fresh smelling ‘Gup’. And after finishing work, I treated myself to some homebaked pancakes.

Laura