Monday, June 29, 2009

We are now in Bundaberg, well, Port Bundaberg anyway. We came into the river in a fog. We could see one mark and as we got closer the next one – usually. The fog was horrid. In the middle of Hervey Bay we could see about 100m in each direction. We were seriously hoping no big ships (sugar carrieres come out of Bundaberg) would appear out of the fog ! We did hook a few fish on the way. Andrew would slow down and turn into the school of fish to try to hook one. Once or twice it worked, none worth eating but good fun. Except Chris’ Spotted mackerel which she hooked in the back and could not land – I was busy taking a photo – shame they are supposed to be good to eat. We arrived at Port Bundaberg at about 1330 in the fog – what fun !! We are tied up here doing boat jobs and enjoying the surrounds. The gannets are amazing they dive full tilt into the water and stay under for 15 seconds until they pop up with a fish in their mouth. The noise they make is like a bullet hitting the water – it is great. We plan to leave for Lady Musgrave Island on Tuesday or Wednesday ( Monday is for Andrew to fix the dunny!!) Lady Musgrave in the one of the most southerly of the reef islands and is supposed to be beautiful. The weather is perfect and looks good for the next few days for Lady Musgrave.

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