[password] nftpw4ps
[position] 09 50.2S 160 52.3E
[speed] 0kts
[heading] 270T
[status] We are still at the same anchorage. We have become fast friends with the small village (only three families) ashore. They are very kind, curious and helpful. We told them we needed fresh veggies and they put the word out to other villagers, and we had an abundance of fresh produce for trade. After further discussions, we found out we have been the only yacht ever to anchor here. This is probably due to the fact that it is exposed to the SE in trade winds, but December, the winds are very light and variable. In the NW winds this is also a great spot. Sandy beach, kind people and six kids ashore. Every day we go ashore after school and play football or volleyball with the kids. They LOVE to play with other kids and it is an afternoon of coaching kids sports. :) The other two boats, s/v Perry and s/v Rehua are anchored on the other side of the island, about 2NM from here. We will head north to Honiara sometime next week. Plan is to be there for 2-5 days and then off to NW Florida Islands for Christmas!
[weather] 5knts NW, sunny with some clouds, 1005 baro, dead calm at anchor

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