Maybe about to leave for Eden
It is looking as if we will leave Deal Island for Eden Sunday morning (21/3/09).
We have had absolutely marvellous weather here with clear blue skies and today was the warmest since we were in Batemans Bay many weeks ago. The water has sparkelled. It has been 26deg rather than the cooler temperatures of mainland Tassie.
We go to sleep each evening to the sound of penguins and wake to them early in the mornings. We have been doing more walks and have now pretty much covered both Deal and Erith Islands. David braved the freezing waters for some snorkelling and endeavoured to find remains of the 1877 sinking of the Bulli. However, the weed and sea grasses have pretty much obliterated it and the fierce storms and shifting sands have removed traces.
Wes and Ethel, the caretakers have been kind and we have had morning tea with them. This afternoon there will be a BBQ behind the beach as several other yachts have arrived. Previously,we had been the only one and now there are four. Wes's grand father was head light keeper here during the war and Wes's parents honeymooned here- so he has a special interest and affinity with the place.
We had two dinners aboard the beautiful Miriama, finding that we had acquaintances and friends in common. Their cook prepared wonderful meals. We have been sharing weather details and they went off this afternoon to a different island and will also leave in the morning for Eden.
That's about it for now. Could be in Eden on Monday night We will be back in the land of less extreme weather and a little more warmth. However, we will greatly miss Erith and Deal Islands.
Until Eden- bye for now.
Best Regards, Dave and Penny
