We have just spent the last four days at Eden, partly sheltering from the weather and partly reprovisioning. The first two nights we tied up to the Eden jetty, which was interesting as there were the biggest tides of the year, so Peter was kept on his toes tweeking the ropes. Once the lines were correctly positioned we found a café for a coffee. As we walked in both of us noticed a gorgeous painting of Eden fishing boats in the harbour. We wanted it - both of us. We rarely like the same paintings. It was decided to think about it and come back tomorrow if we couldn't live without it.
Of course we purchased the painting. Here it is, my 60th birthday present. (Good excuse anyway)
After two days on the jetty the weather became considerably worse with strong wind warnings and heavy rain predicted for the Eden Coast. The jetty is no place to be in this weather as the surge into the harbour constantly sends boats crashing into the jetty. A decision was made to anchor in the bay just beyond the moored boats along with three other visiting yachts. It was comfortable there, but very wet as it rained without stop for two days. At one stage Peter must have had a bad case of cabin fever as he thought it would be a good idea to go and do the shopping. There was a huge black cloud making its way steadily towards us and I questioned his judgement. I was told firmly and somewhat irritably, I might say, to get in the dinghy. Well guess what. We got soaked just as we were unloading at the jetty. Both of us were totally drenched. I will not mention this episode again!!!
Today the weather is much improved so after motoring over to the jetty and filling up with water, walking up to the town to wash and dry some of our wet gear and purchase a few final stores we left for East Boyd Bay. We will be spending the night there and in the morning will be up early to make the journey to Bermagui, 40nm north of here.
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