Whit or Whit out you
Hey Guys,
Its now the new year here and well you guys are busy just gettin your game on now im sure of it. Anyways i rang it in last night with a bunch of irish guys and it was just another night at a bar but you had to ay 20 bucks to get in. And allen the irish guy destroyed my hat, which sucked cuz it was a nice hat. Anyways last few days have beeeeen amazing.
I embarked on a sailing voyage for 3 days and 2 nights out on the sea around the whitsunday islands. We started out in overcast skys but it was wicked cuz the wind was absolutely ripping. so we were right over on our side and clipping through the waves an absolute treat to sit on the edge and relax in tropical islands.
Our Boat was the Apollo, a former racing boat though it never raced the americas cup like some of the other boats it was an absolute delight to take her for a spin. we had about 10 passengers on and 3 crew. We had 4 irish, 1 aussie, 2 swiss, 2 koreans, and me the canadian oh and an older couple 2 pommes. Everyone was pretty cool on the boat and lots of good stories were told around the boat and a few bad jokes mostly by the one crew and the swiss guy who we think might be on the other team, hes rather interesting to say the least.
The first day we just riped up some waves and headed to a snorkelling site, the water was a little merky so you had to swim down close for a good view but plenty of coral and colours to go around and a few cool fish to boot as well.
We then headed for an inlet were we stopped for the night and got the drink on, I spent some time talking to the older pommes who live such a cool life, they themselves have there own boat and live in spain where they sail for 3 months of the year and whenever they want after that. Pretty cool if you ask me.
The Irish were up to the task this night as they had 30 cans each for the 2 nights, and me being an idiot brought goon, (box of wine) as i asked the lady what most people drink on these trips she told me to get goon. sure enough im the only one who brought goon and loked like an idiot infront of these irish fellas. typical.
The next day we embarked out again to the whithaven island, where the sand is 99.8% pure white silica, you can literally make it straight into glass. We went out to the main lookouts where you can see the islands and the blue water over the area, absolutely gorgeous. We then walked down to the beach where you have to wear stinger suits, infact anytime you go in you have to wear a stinger suit personally i dont feel comfortable in tights but when in rome i guess huh? We also played some cricket on the beach with some pretty make shift bat and ball. but i did manage to do some great balling, i got johnno one of the irish lads a whicket before he even had a run, which they cal a duck, sooo basically im awesome.
We then went for a snorkel in this protected area right off an island, which was by far the best snorkel i have done, amazing corals, colours, and fish, even saw me a couple nemos chillin in anemones. Saw a brain coral about the size of a car as well. absolutely wicked. and the visibility here was impecible.
We then sailed on back to another inlet for the night and today the irish guys started feeding me beers. We came up with nick names for everyone on the boat and got into it. the Swiss guy who is somewaht on the other side of the fence was tam, which didnt take me long to turn it into tammy aha was alot of fun he got alot of heckling from the lot of us. We faded pretty early in the night as the wind and weather drains you and well the nights are short here.
Next morning we arose and sailed back to airley beach though the wind was lacking so we had the engine on the entire way. And the sun nearly baked us so was a sort of sad way to end the trip as we couldnt tear it up. but someday would enjoy to go sailing some more a very nice lifestyle it is.
We then came back and played another game of cricket on the beach around the lagoon. and then got ready for new years.
Hope all is well with you guys back home and Ill see some of you in 27 days.
Cheers and Stay precious
Bob
Its now the new year here and well you guys are busy just gettin your game on now im sure of it. Anyways i rang it in last night with a bunch of irish guys and it was just another night at a bar but you had to ay 20 bucks to get in. And allen the irish guy destroyed my hat, which sucked cuz it was a nice hat. Anyways last few days have beeeeen amazing.
I embarked on a sailing voyage for 3 days and 2 nights out on the sea around the whitsunday islands. We started out in overcast skys but it was wicked cuz the wind was absolutely ripping. so we were right over on our side and clipping through the waves an absolute treat to sit on the edge and relax in tropical islands.
Our Boat was the Apollo, a former racing boat though it never raced the americas cup like some of the other boats it was an absolute delight to take her for a spin. we had about 10 passengers on and 3 crew. We had 4 irish, 1 aussie, 2 swiss, 2 koreans, and me the canadian oh and an older couple 2 pommes. Everyone was pretty cool on the boat and lots of good stories were told around the boat and a few bad jokes mostly by the one crew and the swiss guy who we think might be on the other team, hes rather interesting to say the least.
The first day we just riped up some waves and headed to a snorkelling site, the water was a little merky so you had to swim down close for a good view but plenty of coral and colours to go around and a few cool fish to boot as well.
We then headed for an inlet were we stopped for the night and got the drink on, I spent some time talking to the older pommes who live such a cool life, they themselves have there own boat and live in spain where they sail for 3 months of the year and whenever they want after that. Pretty cool if you ask me.
The Irish were up to the task this night as they had 30 cans each for the 2 nights, and me being an idiot brought goon, (box of wine) as i asked the lady what most people drink on these trips she told me to get goon. sure enough im the only one who brought goon and loked like an idiot infront of these irish fellas. typical.
The next day we embarked out again to the whithaven island, where the sand is 99.8% pure white silica, you can literally make it straight into glass. We went out to the main lookouts where you can see the islands and the blue water over the area, absolutely gorgeous. We then walked down to the beach where you have to wear stinger suits, infact anytime you go in you have to wear a stinger suit personally i dont feel comfortable in tights but when in rome i guess huh? We also played some cricket on the beach with some pretty make shift bat and ball. but i did manage to do some great balling, i got johnno one of the irish lads a whicket before he even had a run, which they cal a duck, sooo basically im awesome.
We then went for a snorkel in this protected area right off an island, which was by far the best snorkel i have done, amazing corals, colours, and fish, even saw me a couple nemos chillin in anemones. Saw a brain coral about the size of a car as well. absolutely wicked. and the visibility here was impecible.
We then sailed on back to another inlet for the night and today the irish guys started feeding me beers. We came up with nick names for everyone on the boat and got into it. the Swiss guy who is somewaht on the other side of the fence was tam, which didnt take me long to turn it into tammy aha was alot of fun he got alot of heckling from the lot of us. We faded pretty early in the night as the wind and weather drains you and well the nights are short here.
Next morning we arose and sailed back to airley beach though the wind was lacking so we had the engine on the entire way. And the sun nearly baked us so was a sort of sad way to end the trip as we couldnt tear it up. but someday would enjoy to go sailing some more a very nice lifestyle it is.
We then came back and played another game of cricket on the beach around the lagoon. and then got ready for new years.
Hope all is well with you guys back home and Ill see some of you in 27 days.
Cheers and Stay precious
Bob
posted by Bob at
7:41 PM
7 Comments:
I'm soo jealous of all the fun you are having!!
Keep up the stories! They are keeping me entertained!
Once you get back home, make a trip up here to see me!..... and maybe Brian haha
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Unknown, at 10:26 PM
ROB!
Happy New Year!!!!
wow... so it sounds amazing all these sailing trips and stuff.. and zorbing... lol...i pretty much fell on the floor laughing.
glad your loving it.. keep the stories coming!!!
love natty
27 days????
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natalie, at 4:55 PM
i'm a bad friend and haven't read this thing at all until now, your entries are hilarious and you shaved your hair!?! Hope you had a good christmas and new year, sounds like you did. Looking forward to you coming back, when's the date exactly? miss you buddy! keep boosting that confidence!
- lain
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Anonymous, at 1:34 PM
nice bob, now you are the one sailing into the sunset.
Talked to Yank, he sends his love.
-marcus
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Marcus, at 2:47 PM
Hey boyo
You are beginning to sound aussie to me. Are you really wanting to come home after the trip of a lifetime? The zorbing part nearly made me 'pee' my pants. Can't wait to talk to you in person. Bev Rush
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Anonymous, at 2:01 PM
Davies,
Sounds like you're having a blast and a half man. I look forward to hearing some wild stories in person accompanied by a tonne of pics when you return. And I'll be listening intently for advice on where to go when I hit up Aussie Land.
Keep on keepin' on
Pat
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Anonymous, at 4:53 PM
Happy New Year Rob!!! I have been reading about your adventures but ....just figured out how to send a message back to you. It sounds like you are having a blast --- you're seeing and doing so many amazing new things. Your writing is terrific .... really enjoying your funny tales. Take care of yourself -- Jayne Baker
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