Matautu Bay, Savai'i, Samoa

Coordinates: 13.26S 172.27W
Boat Speed: At Anchor
Wind Direction: Easterly
Wind Strength: 15 knots
Sea state: Flat and Calm in the bay

Crew health: Enjoying the cooler sea breeze

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We are still in Samoa - Don's mistake. We left Apia yesterday but not the country of Samoa. We had a pleasant and easy overnight sail and arrived in this bay, our first port of call in the island of Savai'i, at 9.30am this morning. We are the only yacht here. Although the bay is occupied by several small resorts, it is very quiet and picturesque.

The last few days in Apia were busy readying the boat and buying supplies for our voyage to Savai'i and onwards to Wallis and Futuna. We are now well stocked and should not have to buy much until we get to Fiji. We hear Wallis and Futuna are very expensive. Included in our purchases were some fancy new fishing lures and hooks - we have not tried them yet, but we have high hopes that they will bring us better luck.

Denise had 2 more visits to the dentist this week, which delayed us by a day, but now all is finished and well.

We were sorry to leave the marina in Apia in some ways, especially leaving behind new found friends. But it is great to be on the move again and away from the stifling heat and humidity. It is so comfortable out on the ocean or at anchor where we get a pleasant breeze.

We will stay here for one night and then sail on to Asau harbour, which we read is the 'epitome of beauty, a veritable gem of sailors' dreams'. It is only a day sail away - we will let you know if this is true when we get there.

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