A Typical Day . . .
I'm the first one up again. Things are quiet in the yacht and the harbor. I enjoy a cup of tea and write some more on my latest book. It is coming together almost effortlessly.
Brian moved the yacht to the middle of the harbor yesterday afternoon. We are sitting right in front of a couple's only resort with a gorgeous beach. A short distance across the harbor is the main town of Port Vila. I just keep walking around the boat taking photos from every angle possible. Early morning, with the lights shining on the water at night. I really do just love it here.
Just as Brian and Jess are getting up, there are people swimming across the harbor, kayaking, hobicat-type sailing, in between all the yachts and sail boats anchored here. Well, I think once again, we are the only motorized boat.
I love the luxury of the power boat. Sail boats are gorgeous and there is a tranquility about them when the wind is cooperating. But they are tons of work and the wind is not always cooperative. And they certainly don't have the level of comfort and provisions that we can hold. Two freezers and a bunch of cabinets full of food is wonderful. We have multiple cans of everything, fresh bread and organic produce from the local open air market, cookies, popcorn, ice cream, and lots of other snacks.
Sitting in the salon Watching movies on the big screen is also a blast on the yacht.
Last night when the guys were gone, I had the idea that I knew what a fish in a bowl feels like. The lights were on inside the yacht. So people could see in. But I couldn't see out. It's kind of odd.
Yesterday Brian was the short order breakfast chef. We had eggs and pancakes. Mmmm they were yummy. Today we all fended for ourselvew for breakfast.
Jess just made some chicken flavored raman for himself for an early lunch. Brian and I had decided to wait until we got into town to share a meal. Not trying to please his picky palette makes the choices for a lunch location easier.
Brian and I took a short dingy ride to shore. Right now we are at the Cybercafe at the water's edge. The signal just isn't strong enough on the boat for me to upload blog posts and Brian to upload photos.
Jess is on Furthur doing dishes. There were a lot today. Poor guy. He has lots of jobs on the boat and dish washing is one. He's doing a great job though. Having responsibilities is a grand thing from a mom's perspective.
I'm so proud of him.
After we get done with the computer stuff, we will take the dingy back, drop off the computers and head back into Port Vila with Jess to explore. It will be the first time that Brian, Jess, and I have done that together here.
Typically one of us is using our computer at the Cybercafe while the other 2 are gallivanting around town - having lunch or a snack, checking out the local fresh air market, the handicrafts, or the numerous other stores. We are sharing the computer time at the cybercafe, so only one of us is online at a time.
Having way too much fun in the South Pacific,
Debbie Takara Shelor
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