For those interested, see this link for the most recent guidelines re: piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Jennifer and I had already decided not to sail these waters, and the guidelines certainly vindicate that choice.
At present, we are in Bali, taking care of boat maintenance, housekeeping, etc., before a few days inland. From here, we leave in a week or two to Cocos Keeling, an Australian territory, on the way to Mauritius and South Africa.
More postings and pics to follow.





