Captain Scott's Log ~ Sunday, March 23, 2008

Easter Sunday
We were anchored off a tiny beach that sported 15 palms and was enclosed by high cliffs. I explored it yesterday and was sad to find that locals used it as a garbage dump. Today I proposed to leave our garbage there and met crew rebellion. So whats wrong with putting garbage in a garbage dump? I took it ashore and was met by a troop of 12 monkeys who were glad to see my deposit.

There are many faces of paradise. We are now moving south toward the Malacca Straits and Singapore. Great Easter Sunday cloudless and light breeze. We deveated to Ko Ha Vai that seemed to be islands away from everywhere and just waiting to be discovered.

I anchored in between 6 dive boats that apparently discovered this spot before me. Great great diving--lunch and a drink. Then on to Ko Rok for the night. Gill and the Nances will remember we were here in 99 and found the Sea Gypsy Phallic fertility outdoor temple. It's still here! Sea Gypsys are not Thai. They are born on their boats`and live their whole lives`at sea. Here was a San Papoon (small spirit house),
some Buddist images, and about 50 hand carved penises. There was also incense, an alter of sorts---all of this on a lovely deserted sand beach.

Yes a good Easter!