December 24

Today we moved the boat to the islet (motu) of Anemwanot about 4.5 miles away on the Northern side of the lagoon. We left at about 10am and we're anchored before 11am. The weather is spotty with some sun breaks but the rain which has dogged us for the last 2 weeks persists. Yesterday it rained torrentially all day. This morning we had bright sunshine then after we arrived at Anemwanot we had one rain shower come through before it cleared again.

There are about 8 other boats here and there should be more before tomorrow. We are having a Christmas "put luck party" ashore tomorrow and as is usual in such an event everyone cooks something to bring. The captain is making a lasagna tomorrow morning, it should be fun.