Our first stop was Boggerik Island. On the way there, Paul, Gary, & Cheryle had EIGHT lines out. They were fishing fiends. They caught a massive ono in the LAGOON with BANANAS on board! They also caught & released a couple rainbow runner.
We arrived at Boggerik Island with enough time for TC and Paul to get a surf session in. First, we anchored further in the lagoon, so the boys had to take the dinghy to the waves. Gary and Cheryle went along for the adventure while I stayed on the boat with my book.
The next day, TC and Paul headed back out for more waves. Gary and Cheryle decided to explore the little sandbar & the reef next to Cherokee. They took the kayaks, as well as snorkel gear. I played paparazzi. Unfortunately for Gary and Cheryle, they said I didn't miss much. The most exciting things they saw were a big puffer fish and a shark.
After lunch, we headed closer to Mellu Pass to meet up with John and Talia. TC and Paul were excited to have more people to enjoy the surf. On TC's first wave, he snapped his 9'1" longboard in half. So sad, but it was a 10+ year old board and it had broken before in the same spot. It was really more of a small waves board. TC said that in addition to a 6'3" board for Christmas, maybe he can get a new longboard too. He then took out my 7'6", which had before he moved out to Kwaj the first time in 1995.
Near sunset, Paul and TC headed back and we motored to Sand Island to anchor for the night.
This morning, TC made a delicious breakfast casserole (another recipe from Paul's mom). Then we all had a fun day on the water. TC & Paul surfed. TC went in too shallow & totally dinged up the nose of the 7'6", so then switched to the board John left the previous day. Gary & Cheryle entered into the First Ever Anchored Cherokee Fishing Competition. Gary is ahead so far, 2 fish to 1. Cheryle & I had fun snorkeling in the waves, as the guys surfed. The undersides of the waves are so beautiful. It's cool to see the power of water up close.
After our late/yummy lunch of fish sandwiches on toasted garlic bread cooked by Gary, we're headed off to another island in the atoll. Can't wait for more fun! We're definitely enjoying having Gary & Cheryle on board. It is nice to have others to talk to besides just the three of us.
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