Still In Eden

Well we're still at anchor in Eden though we plan to leave tomorrow if the wind Gods lessen their grip on the place. We have been at several different locations, the wharf from which we made a hasty retreet under strong winds yesterday, at anchor over on the opposite shore in Fisheries Beach which was very pretty and again back in Snug Cove under the cliffs and gums. Our plan today had been to clear out of customs and leave however, with winds blowing at over 30 knots we thought the tender might become airborn or swomped as we attenpted to get to shore! Maybe not such a good a look for ocean going yachties having to get rescued by the water police whilst on our way to clear customs!

We feel we know Allanah our friendly customs lady well, despite standing her up on several occasions. 8.30 tomorrow morning seems to be our next appointment. I offered her our fish and chip order yesterday in compensation for standing her up. We could wait no longer in the queue, despite paying! Strong winds and wharf versus yacht not a hard guess as what would have come off worse! I'm not sure if she collected them though!

Fingers crossed for good winds and calmer seas in the morning and hopefully we will be on our way again.