We are still here. We fixed the engine and just after that the refrigeration compressor went bad. So that has taken another 3 days to get fixed. Luckily it went out in Tahiti as there are a lot of parts available here.

We did a lot of shopping during the week to stock the boat with food for the next month. In addition one day we all went to Papeete and walked around one last time. A couple of days Mike and I went diving. One day we dove on an airplane that went down by the airport, just a two seater and than another day we dove on a sea plane (a pretty big one e.g. 10 pass.) There was also a big wooden ship that was pretty old by the seaplane that we dove on.

Last night was bowling night. We bowled 3 games and once again Marnie remains the winner. She must have an average of around 200.

Today I did my laundry on the boat. So to do that you fill a bucket with water and soap and wash your clothes. Than you fill another bucket with rinse water. We have clothes lines strung around the boat to hang the clothes when all done. You have to do this every week or two.

If all goes well we will leave for Moorea tomorrow. So Next week I will finally be able to give you updates on some new Islands. It is hard for me to believe it we have been here for three weeks. Time to move on.

Love Gary