Cocos (Keeling) Islands

I'm scared. Is our first port also our best? Will the remaining trip be a disappointment in comparison to this? Did we fill our sails too full and blow it?

My words aren't competent enough to describe the striking beauty of this place. See for yourself...































We sailors are a little like hermit crabs...our house is always with us.












OK, I do have many words for this picture. Let's just say "I love coconut trees" and "Yes, I was able to climb really high" and leave it at that.














This traditional sailing vessel is called a Jukong. They're specifically built for the conditions within the lagoon at Cocos. Sadly, the last of these beauties was built in the '70's; tradition is giving way to petrol outboard motors and fiberglass.