We decided to go over to Green Island today to do some snorkeling. When we got there we discovered the anchorage was very crowded. Took us two tries to settle into a spot where we weren't in danger of swinging into another boat. But it was in 30 feet of water and we could only put out 100 feet of chain. So while it was ok for a few hours, it wouldn't hold during a squall. Fortunately a couple of days ago, Dave took a look at the faulty anchor winch "up" switch that was sticking. He took it apart and put it back together and now it seems to be working. Like Mike says, sometimes the equipment just decides it needs a little love and attention as it wasn't clear what was wrong.
As soon as we arrived, the Kuna Indians showed up selling ankle jewelry. They make elaborate bead work that is wound around and around the ankle and lower leg till a pretty pattern takes shape. Mary decided to have one put on.
After the gang went snorkeling, we decided to head back to Nargana as we didn't want to stay in the crowded anchorage where there was not enough room for us to put out sufficient chain. So we headed off with just enough daylight to make it back before dark. We pulled into the anchorage, put down the anchor, and as Melissa was putting on the snubber assembly she could hear the rain coming down on the other side of the bay. Just as she dashed back under cover, the downpour began. It rained all night. 2.4 inches worth. We both took long showers because we knew the tanks would fill back up with no problem. Though we have such ingrained "sailor's shower" habits now (get wet, turn off the water, soap down, turn on the water just long enough to rinse) that it was hard to actually use much more water than we normally do - despite the abundance.