Monday 30th Dec '24

This is getting a bit like “Groundhog Day”. We have had the same conditions today as yesterday and the day before that and the day before that…………
We have seen a few ships passing in both directions. If one comes up behind and overtakes we move over a little bit more to give them room to pass safely as the shipping lanes can get a bit tight in some places and these ships are pretty long and wide!

We have really enjoyed coming down the coast as we have “all you can eat” Starlink internet connection for the movies etc, some amazing scenery and relaxing watches.

Kel has been trying to catch fish since we left Hong Kong, weeks ago, without success then caught that Spanish Mackerel yesterday and would you believe it he caught a little Tuna today. And his time I remembered the camera!
Fish steaks tonight and probably a few more few fish themed dinners coming up on the last leg to Sydney.

The temperature and humidity has been reducing as we go further south which is actually pretty nice as it has been stinking hot sticky.

My original plan was to go into Cairns for fuel but I have now decided to go to Port Douglas instead which is about 30nm or so before Cairns and a lovely little town. We should arrive in the early hours of tomorrow morning (Tuesday 31st). I have managed to book a berth for the tomorrow night.
There are couple of little jobs to do in the engine rooms, we need another top up of fuel while at the same time get a good nights sleep before the last leg to Sydney.
It also just so happens to be New Years Eve so we will go ashore, have a drink and a nice meal but probably be tucked up in bed way before midnight.

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