(^20) Day 5
The following day, we were up early to be at the bank as soon as the doors opened,
but after rushing over in the bucketing rain found no ATM inside. Receiving wrong
information seemed a daily occurrence. Tails between our legs and empty-handed,
we returned to the boat to eat our fish and boiled banana breakfast.
Instead of sailing in the morning as planned, nothing happened, and we all sat
around waiting. The rain never ceased and could’ve been the reason for a non-
sailing day. Lunch was crab and rice, and everyone was delighted except me.
Captain Marseille finally steered us off to the next island at around 3 p.m. The boat
putt-putted through the islands for roughly two-and-a-half hours before anchoring.
Supper was rice with tinned sardines, and we were all grateful for the change of
cuisine. Still, we fantasised about pizzas, wine, coffee, and whatever people could
think about.
Unfortunately, the weather turned absolutely foul, with a strong wind and bucketing
rain. The boat rocked and rolled, and the crew swung wildly in their hammocks
(some eventually opted to sleep on the floor). Simon tried sleeping on the dock, but
the rain soon drove him back onto the boat.
Day 6 - Arriving in Miramar
With the rolled-down canvas (to keep the rain out), we all slept late, and it must’ve
been around 7 a.m. before our unfriendly crew started moving about. The boat was
out of coffee for days by then, but they must’ve found a wee bit stashed away
somewhere as there was a sip of coffee before breakfast. Then, in a sudden spurt
of urgency, the engines were started, and in no time the boat was untied from the
quay, nearly leaving Matthias and the Colombian guy who had camped ashore
behind.
leana
(Leana)
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