Captain Scott's Log ~ Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:25 AM
Subject: Muslim Separtists

In this area kidnapped resort tourists several years ago. So this resort has
2 platoons of soldiers that also work in the resort. Charity, a 19yo looker
and bartender, is one of our guards. Wed was total relaxation time on the
mooring. Best snorkling ever. The resort also had a large French wedding
party with several memorable women. High cliffs back the resort and a cross
is on one peak. While snorkling a praying angel was found in the depths
facing the cross. Today the 24th we left this special place and headed for
open water.19 kts`of wind on the nose no fun. Now at Cabulaun Island 11 23n
120 05e. A great natural anchorage. Several fisherman on shore supply
abundant flies but we are in a perfect semicircle of beach, palmtree, and
mountain.

Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:16 AM
Subject: Cabulauan

The depth sounder worked and we got into the lee and anchored in 20ft and
sand. On the beach ahead were 16 Vulcan war birds but different. These all
had curved outriggers that bent upwards from the one that went into the
water. Sort of a W on top of a M. Before sunset every one left the shore and
passed us close aboard. Each had exactly 6 crew. Now they are in sight off
shore with bright halogen lights--squid catchers. After sunset we were
cooking on the grill when out of the dark we were boarded by 3 men. Boarded!
They asked if we wanted to buy dried squid. Then added they did not have
enough money to buy rice. So I bought some. I have always said only 2 things
smell like fish and one of them is fish. Now I know there are 3 and one is
dried squid. Still a magic encounter. These men as poor as anyone on this
earth spoke English. They came from the mountain and invited us to visit
tomorrow.