We
awoke to bettering weather. Cheri and John jumped for the only 2 dives of
the day. This was the day for the long sail back to immigration. We
enjoyed the time with our new Dutch friends, Marianne and Hans. Marianne
reminds us so much of Sharon that we were immediately fast friends and I'm sure
we will see her again either in Chaing Mai or diving.
When
we got the Burma immigration, Steve allowed us to get off the boat and walk
around Kawthaung for an hour. Marianne, Hans, Cheri & John did the
town together. The people were so
friendly - amazing!! Everyone wanted to say hello and when Cheri would
smile huge at them, they would light up and smile huge back! How fun!!
As
we got into town, a parade came by. The next night was full moon and
there was to be a Buddhist celebration. Then we wandered around the
town, through local markets with fresh food and dried fish. We saw a petrol
station (see picture), blocks of ice being cut up for use, families on mopeds
and life in general.
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| Mari-anne & Hans |
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| ice |
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| petrol station |
We
returned to the ship and the sunset this night was spectacular! Angels
wings shone with pink highlights, hearts showed up in the clouds and the colors
shimmered for us from yellow to orange to pink to red and finally into night!
Joy!
The
cook was finally feeling better and she cooked up several meals for that night.
We chowed down!
We
were hopeful that the weather would continue to hold, but alas we sailed back
into it yet again.
Enjoy!
Cheri & John
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