Havelock

After getting back to the boat at Neil Island our departure the next morning was set for 08:00. We were headed to Havelock.

A bumpy ride but we weren’t pulled over by the coast guard. A pleasant change. Arriving around 11:30 all except Ally headed to the beach. Because of what happened on Neil with the tide being out we decided that 14:00 was the cutoff time to be back at the dinghy.  

Havelock, by far has been the nicest island we have been to in the Andaman's. We found a lovely restaurant on the beach called the Full Moon Cafe which had wonderful food. Numerous beachside resorts and a more laidback traffic situation. 

As our supplies are dwindling, on each island we seek out to restock beer and liquor. No easy feat. On Havelock we thought we had found our liquor pot of gold. The staff at Full Moon assured us that yes there is a store located behind the bank which was a, you guessed it, 20 minute walk. Because our tide timing was moving fast, it was decided that Shawn and I hang back with the dinghy to move it as the tide receded and the rest would go get beer and wine. They took a cab. Getting to the store only to find that it was closed and wouldn’t open for another half an hour. When mentioning to the driver that the store was closed the driver confirmed saying of course it is. Returning to the dinghy with just water in hand we returned to the boat and decided to go snorkelling. Below is a shot we were able to take on the reef. After snorkelling a surprise visit from the local POPO! They were instructed by the harbour master to track us down, instead of calling on the radio. 

Another great dinner. An early bed as we were heading out in the morning at 07:30 for Long Island, a destination at least 9 hrs away depending on our speed. A video of the moon last night.