Feeling the vibe.

No whales, alas - why am I not surprised? - but dolphins, three of them streaking over for a bit of a burl on the bow-wave, looking up at us as they rode the water.

It was a beautiful crossing, flat calm and sunny, and GBI looking rugged and bush-clad and interesting.

We've already met some artists, seen a kaka, heard lots of local gossip from guide Steve (the Becks Meets the Ex party sounded pretty lively), seen some fabulous beaches with clear-as, inviting water, and had a swim.

Getting a feel for the place already - and liking what I see.