Tomorrow we will jump through the last of the hoops with officials, pay our bills, wave farewell to the great people here at the Batavia Marina, and untie the lines that bind us to the dock in Jakarta. We are setting sail for Cocos Keeling! Along the way we will stop beside Krakatau in hopes of some fireworks, but not more than a day or two at anchor.
Our departure tomorrow will be a bit of a dance - trying to get out of the marina before high tide, so that we can get through Sundra Straight - about 50 miles away, before the currrent of 2 knots turns against us. But, .... it will be what it will be. So what if it takes us 48 rather 24 hours to reach Krakatau?!
Is the boat really ready after months and months of preparation? Time will tell.
But either way, I for one, am very keen to get the heck out Jakarta. Love the people, hate the pollution. My eyes are burning.
Stay tuned!
Cress
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