TRIP ONE HUNDRED TEN

The Admiral and I spent six nights on the hook; five on the backside in Little Harbor and Cat Harbor and the final evening on the front side at Willow Cove. To say we had and incredible time is an understatement. The weather, water, food and anchorages were all spectacular, and they were real! (A little Seinfeld humor) Leaving Cat Harbor we traveled around the rugged west end and Santa Barbara Island was visible in the distance. A marvelous trip and island circumnavigation.

A pod of dolphins escorting us to the island.

Settled in at Little Harbor. We had to reset the bow anchor at 1:30 AM because of a minus tide. Slightly challenging when it's pitch black outside.

Our buddy Harbor John.

Capt's two loves... the Admiral and Serenity Now.

ZAMBIA

Zambia has some of nature's best wildlife and game reserves in the world. The Zambezi River (AKA the Zamboozi and the Zambreezy) flows 1600 hundred miles to Victoria Falls and is a play ground for crocks, hippos and countless other unique creatures. No water skiing here!  The silt-laden river also marks the boundary between Zimbabwe and Zambia. A magical spot when staying at Old Mondoro or the Chiawa Camps in the Lower Zambezi National Park.

SOUTH AFRICA

Africa is the world's second largest continent, second only to Asia. The country of South Africa is the continent's gem gleaming with it's friendly people, beautiful beaches, gorgeous mountains, sprawling farmlands, luring vineyards and thriving economy. The cost of living is unreal (based on the Nesporado Cost of Living Index which measures the cost of one beer in a typical restaurant). My recent study concluded a 14 oz. draft will set you back fifty cents and a delicious steak dinner is another $10. The only glitch is it's a hell of a long way from here.