What a surprise to wake up and find that we are leading the pack of World Arc boats. We are

The big day has finally arrived, we are heading out into the Pacific! Typically the wind is not great for

We had loads of chores to complete and then had to be on the beach at 10am for the beach

Las Perlas is the island of pearls, famously home of the diamond, La Peregrina, that Richard Burton bought for Liz

We were all put onto various tasks which seemed to take up most of the day. Widge and I were

The islands are about 30 miles away, but we had a few chores to complete before departure. Firstly we had

We had a good night out at anchor, but there is quite a swell and the ferries tend to bounce

We have to be out the anchorage by 1pm, this is to allow the second half of the Arc fleet

Widge, Edmund and I got up promptly to join the City tour the ARC had organised. Sadly there were too

It was wonderful to have a relaxing morning and to get a few things straightened on the boat. We still