Woke up nice and early to get to Pancake Creek, the original spot we
had wanted to stop in before the non-existent wind and early nights
forced us in to Bustard Bay. To counter that we have enough time
today to get to Pancake Bay, so much even that we can choose what
time we want to run in.
Left
to get there just after low tide and that meant we could leave when
the sun was up. Only a short journey compared to yesterday. Saw
rather a lot of jellyfish in the water on the way, but no idea if
dangerous and not about to find out in Australia. In the distance we
saw a few boats heading somewhere. If they where big container ships
most likely Gladstone. Saw some dolphins and a few rocks in the
water, which we did our best to avoid.
We
reached Pancake Creek without any trouble and got in with a hairs
width under the Kiel. Only a couple of centimetres, but as it was low
tide it was alright. Allan got his dingy down and whilst he had a nap
I went of exploring the coastline in the small boat. Rally nice
beaches with the typical tropical look. Saw a goanna which fled up a
tree when I got closer for some pictures and some rats in the rocks
which shocked me. Means that snakes are most likely around , too. Had
a bit of a nap on the beach and then headed back out to the boat. To
get the sand of of me I went for a quick dip, but the water was cold
for Australian standards and a strong current was pushing me in to
the bay, so I only went for a short swim. To good, another boat
coming up told us about possible crocs in the water, so I'm not going
back in. And to think the largest thing I had been worried about was
a hammerhead shark or a box jelly. Ah, Australia.
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