Sunday 4 July 2010 We are now in Bundaberg at the Port Marina with plans to set off tomorrow at 0500 for Pancake Creek, which is a long trek but the wind and weather look to be favourable. As to how we got here……. Well after arriving at the Gold Coast a week ago now, we left the next morning to sail (motor as there was no wind) to Tangalooma as it is an ideal jumping off point for Mooloolaba. We arrived at Tangalooma and bedded down for the night. It was great until about 0115 when it started to roll, while it was not conducive to good sleep it was harmless. We left for Mooloolaba early and had a good fast trip arriving at about 1430 across the bar into the river. We tied up at the marina and managed to catch up with Libby and Bob, cruising friends from last year. We had dinner at their place and they were so helpful. Thanks Libby and Bob (and Rafffy the dog) you were great! The next day Bob chauffeured us around to do our shopping etc. That morning Mark, our son-in-law joined us for a few days ( a leave pass from Lisa and the two kids – lucky boy). We set off at 2200 that night out of Mooloolaba and overnighted to Wide Bay Bar a very tricky and treacherous bar, the gate to the Great Sandy Straits. We arrived at the bar at exactly the right time to cross (great navigation skills!!) . I am sure because we were so well prepared the bar rewarded us by being as flat as a pancake. Thursday we spent at Garry’s Anchorage and did a spot of fishing with yabbies we caught on the beach. Not too successful. Next day we motor sailed to Big Woody Island (stop sniggering, Mark!) where we overnighted and fished again with great results – see picture. Saturday was a windy day but from the right direction we shot up to Bundaberg averaging over 7 knots and Mark was able to fly home that night to a very grateful Lisa. Today we have been shopping at the farmers market and generally catching up on jobs.