Andt Atoll 20 Feb 2010

Saturday was the pick of the weather days since we have been here, so a call to the babysitter on Thursday saw us on the boat and leaving Kangaroo Court about 0800. We headed to a place called Andt Atoll. There is about five separate islands with surround reef forming a large lagoon, with only way channel in and out. We had a quick fish when we saw some birds on the way over. The lures were in the water for about 60 seconds and we were on to a nice little dophinfish. We tried for another five minutes and then kept going to Andt.

A nice little dolly that must have wanted to come to Andt.

The beach we anchored the boat on for a few hours. Then it was just quick walk to a couple of close reefs for some quality snorkling.

The water is pristine. Gin clear.

Nic enjoying the good life.

One of about thirty underwater photos we took. A great day on the water. We were very puffed at the end of it and hit the hay about 8pm.

Sat 06 Feb Fishing Tournament

Every month someone from the local industry sponsors a fishing tournament. This month it was an Aussie guy (from Tasmania but we will claim him as Australian due to our lack of numbers on the island). He runs an IT company on Pohnpei. We took him out on our boat; it was a 0630 start and we were straight into fish with a solid wahoo and a nice dolphin fish in the the boat within half an hour of starting. Unfortunately the IT guy got really seasick and we had to come all the way back in and drop him off about 1000. We headed straight back out but only caught one more fish up until returning about 1600. So we ended up with a grand total of four dolphin fish, a wahoo and a skipjack tuna. More than enough to keep us in fish until the next time we go out and some to give away to our gardeners and cleaners. A good result all round.

A nice dolly at the official weigh-in.

A solid yellow-fin tuna (not from our boat unfortunately).

The winning fish; a nice 127lb marlin. The only marlin caught on the day.

Captain Jaxon and our boat driver Biru. I put Jaxon on the boat for the short trip back from the weigh-in to our boat shed.

Doing it Tough

Without a doubt we are doing it tough over here in a third world country - but don't worry we are doing okay. I think we will survive.


Sunday's after Church we often head to a place called The Village for brunch. This is the view, terrible.....

One of the tables at the village is located behind us in this photo. Once again a terrible spot to have to put up with.

Monday was Superbowl day, so work finished at 1000am and we went to the pub. What else would you do on Superbowl day.

Nic and I have been lucky enough to be invited to a few high society events since we have been here. We are very lucky and privileged to be a part of some of these party's. This one included ambassadors from all of the embassys, congressmen and the Vice President. They are always at pretty flash places as well and the food is as good as it gets on island. Not quite as good as Nic's cooking, but it goes okay.

Sometimes these official functions can get a little messy.....

Miller's B'day

The Pohnpei Surf Club is right next door to the compound and we were lucky enough to get an invite for his daughter's birthday party. We all loaded into one of the boats and cruised up the river for an hour or so. There was cake and chips so Jaxon and Indi were very happy.


The birthday girl (Miller) and her mum Haley (a Rockhamption girl)

Jaxon and the boss's son Josh feeding their faces with cake.

Indy having a break from eating chips and cake.

Indy loves coconut milk; straight from the coconut.

Jaxon and Alouse (the owner of the surf club). Great guy and the trip out was appreciated and enjoyed by all.