March 21, 2014
Once more thanks to the SAT phone, Bob called this morning. He is sounding tired, but says he is getting some sleep. When I spoke to him, he said that he should arrive at San Benedicto, in 5 hours going at his present rate of 5 knots. The winds were good and the swell was down.
One would think that I would know where Bob was going.. I do but as Socorro Island is the big one and most well known in this archipelago, I kept referring to Socorro whereas he is going to Isla San Benedicto. Here is some information about this island
San Benedicto, formerly Santo Tomás, is an uninhabited island, and third largest island of the Revillagigedo Islands, located in the Pacific ocean.
It is 4.8 km by 2.4 km in size, with an area 10 km². It is of volcanic origin. It has two prominent peaks. The tallest peak, Bárcena, rises to a height of 332 metres (1,089 feet)[2] near the southern part of the island. It forms a typical volcanic crater. It is located between the remains of two older craters, Herrera in the middle of the island and the Montículo Cinerítico[2] ("Ash Heap") in the southwest. There is no permanent source of freshwater.[3]
(Information from Wiki)
And now for a photo ...perhaps this is what Bob will see in about 5 hours.
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Boat near San BenedictoLast night I went to the monthly Cocktail Party. It is always such a pleasant evening, but I left early as I am still feeling tired....some of it due to change in elevation, and some because I don't sleep well. Most nights I wake up every hour and I wonder if I am waking up when Bob does.Bob's plan is to stay at Benedicto for 2 nights...we hope that he is not asked to move on because he doesn't have a permit. |
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