Last night after our dinner of duck breast, yellow wax beans, fried green tomatoes and hockey puck corn muffins the sky started to light up with lightening. It was far off and pretty sight. The stars above were amazing. I could even see the Magellenic Cloud. It’s just a round whisp of light in the sky even in the binoculars. However it is two galaxies each the size of the Milk Way superimposed on each other. Of course, the Milky Way was in view. Not the candy bar. Although we did have a bit of chocolate for dessert. A few hours later the storm had moved over us and the boat was rocking and rolling. We had anchored in sand which is a pretty good place to anchor. Still, we were worried about dragging the anchor and ending up grounded or hitting coral heads damaging the boat. The winds really picked up along witht he waves. The bow of the boat where I was sleeping in the v-berth groaned with the sound of the chain bouncing. I got up twice to adjust it to try and lower the noise. Apparently though, I slept through the worst of it when Susan and Steve were up contemplating our circumstances.

This morning finds us in party cloudy weather with a bit of wind blowing. Still this little atoll is gorgeous. We’re planning on staying here at least for one more day. We will explore the beach and the ocean nearby and visit the gaggle of birds around.

We have been sucessful at getting some weather and I’m about to dial in to get more and send this missive.

Our love to all. We’re really grateful for your words of encouragment.