With the full moon dipping behind Hiva Oa to to west, the sun rising to the east and dolphins frolicking in Paw Paw's bows, we crossed the finish line and arrived in paradise - Our first ocean crossing completed and what a sense of achievement we both have, albeit somewhat surreal. A very emotional time indeed, which was further emphasised when we discovered the most stunning and dramatic scenery as we entered the anchorage of Atuona - not at all what we were expecting.
We would like to thank all our family and friends for their prayers and support as well as our wonderful yacht, Paw Paw, which plodded away mile after nautical mile, never faulting, not even once, to get us across this vast ocean safety.
Once we were anchored, we made our way ashore to complete all the officialdom and thoroughly enjoyed chatting to the other WARC participants who had already arrived. We then took a stroll into town and enjoyed a baguette followed by
crepes
for lunch.
Unfortunately our return to terra firma brought home the realities of our world today after receiving the news of the tragedy in Belgium. Our thoughts go out to all those affected.
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