25 March 2004: Townsville

Lyndall received a new digital camera for her birthday today. A Nikon Coolpix 8700. With thousands of photos in our database reflecting her artistic way of seeing the world, she has earned an upgrade to the latest technology. Expect some tropical adventures on the website this year. Meanwhile, we are toiling in the late Summer heat to ready illywhacker for the coming winter (when the best tropical cruising is done). The engine is coming out for an overhaul and below decks she'll have new upholstery, cabin lining and the long awaited "do everything" cruising computer. It has been 9 years since we moved aboard and although she could still be described as showing few signs of wear, we like it when she looks as new!