Paw Paw - Log Day 190: Back in "America"

We arrived in Pago Pago, American Samoa this morning and not a moment too soon as we are both exhausted. We've definitely started to feel every inch we've sailed thus far and looking forward to our break.

After catching up on some sleep this afternoon, we've enjoyed a barbecue aboard, but haven't managed to visit Do Over as yet, although we did chat to them on the VHF radio just after we arrived. It's surprising just how many yachts we recognise in the anchorage, including one that was on the mooring ball next to us in Bonaire two years ago. Small world!

As for the anchorage, the holding is not good, but after a few attempts we found a spot that should do. Fortunately the odours from the tuna cannery are bearable and the drone from the generator plant can only be heard when we swing in a certain direction. The water is not as dirty as we were lead to believe, but we've decided to stick with our decision not to run the watermaker regardless.

Tonight, however, our only wish is to have a good night's sleep and then it's off to MacDonald's for coffee and free wifi in the morning. After all we are back in "America".