Ben's Logbook

Apr 2009

NightClubbing

At night#2
"Spooky"

Another night trip . Kudat to Kota Kinabalu , 90 miles in 17 hours . A lot of star gazing , a lot of loud music and a bit of dancing to stay awake . I didn't have any close encounters with fishermen this time . Last week in the philippines i was awaken from my 20 minutes nap by screaming fishermen paddling for their life to get away from me ! On small wooden boats , no engine , no lights and 15 miles offshore !!!!
I'm now at the dock in the very posh Sutera Harbour here in Kota Kinabalu . And after being anchored in remote places for a few months , it feels strange to be in a marina . I'm not sure i like it and i'm eager to get back on the water . But i had to come here , I went to the Indonesian consulate and got my visa today . A bit of shopping , some minor work on the boat , 2000 liters of diesel and i'll be ready for the next part of the trip . My Friend Stefan is joining me in ten days , flying from Switzerland for a month onboard . I'll have to share the most precious room in the boat : the head !!!
See you soon
B.
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