We awoke to a mostly sunny day in Phi Phi Don. Being on a mooring always makes it easier to get underway. I need my coffee first. Then a check of systems, Miss Perky and we were off. Kathy just has her apple juice. Then once we're going I normally have breakfast duties.
Today the wind gods had it mostly correct. NNE at 8 knots put us almost on a beam reach to Ao Chalong our next stop and official check-in to Thailand. We had a nice sail most of the way till the wind died and we added some auxiliary power. We did also enjoy a nice BBQ en route.
Ao Chalong has several anchorages and our choice was close to the pier where tomorrow we could go complete the paperwork formalities. Our chart of the anchorage was not the best but as we approached we could see the other spots and where we need to go. Then sun then turned to rain and very limited visibility. So a pause to refresh, a short wait we could see again and the boat had a fresh water rinse.
There are lots of boats here and so it took a bit of time to locate our spot, then anchor down. We've now gotten things organized for tomorrow. Outboard on dink, fueled and ready. Kathy has all her paperwork done and lots of copies for the officials.
An old friend, Cowboy Phil, from "Blackies by the Sea" has lived here in Phuket for a number of years. WE have been in email contact for the last few weeks and tomorrow he is going to meet us for the check-in stuff and then show us around.
It will be nice to get the formalities done and have the freedom to move from spot to spot or stay where we please. So far the cruising guides have been accurate and the scenery grand. We're now looking forward to spending some time in these anchorages that we have seen in the photos.
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