Wuta wae yourley,

I achieved the ultimate! I am on Pitcairn island! After a smooth and speedy crossing from Mangareva to Pitcairn (42 hours and 301 miles) we arrived this morning at 11am.

The passengers were understandably angry and upset at our three day late arrival to Mangareva, but due to the sudden changes of ocean weather it was a problem we could not solve. The crossing was largely enjoyable except the clearing up after suffering passengers.

When Pitcairn island was sighted some 32 miles away the spirit on board was as high as ever!

I was granted leave and given the option to stay over night on the island. I made sure i did too! My hosts are Touri and Darralyn. There house is comfortable and homely, a welcome sight after so long at sea. From my bedroom window i can sea Fletchers cave and a glimpse of the Ocean.

I had lunch at a relative of my hosts on the island wear the view over the ocean was spectacular - you can see some 40 - 50 miles in every direction!

I spent the afternoon swimming in Bounty bay with the island kids who seem to love me. We jumped off the wharf and others enjoined surfing too.

For dinner we all tucked into the island feast on the wharf, which all of the island turned up for. It was the yearly celebration of the burning of the Bounty which was torched by the mutineers some 220 years ago. The islanders laid on a fantastic buffet and some sang as the flames engulfed the bounty model.

I had the pleasure of speaking to many of the islanders and some of the elder generations too. Captain Paul and Chrissy turned up from the boat and enjoined the party too.

A truly fantastic day, and Andy - Its good to be here!

Got to go, the island generator turns off at 10pm.

Hurrae