Hello to all
We left waterfall Bay with good Southeast winds to take us to Ureparapara, which is a volcano with the northeasterly side blown open so boats can sail into the center of the crater. It is a exciting and unique experience Sailing into the opening of a volcano. INTENTION was almost surrounded by more than a thousand feet of the of the towering sides of this huge volcanic crater covered with green lush vegetation. It was a good sail up there but the water pump on the engine broke just as we were anchoring. The wind had shifted around to the east and made the Anchorage bumpy and difficult. I replaced the water pump after anchoring and we were good again.
Chief Philip paddled out to talk to us and give us fresh Pompamoose in his Outrigger canoe. He pointed out a buoy tucked in behind a reef which afforded a more protected anchorage. I gave him some extra medical supplies as they are on a very remote island. There is only three or four villages on the island and no radio communication or telephone.
Even though was such a beautiful place and it was so spectacular being surrounded by a volcanic crater but we left the next morning.
Love,
Jim