K. Amerman 1964 Bikar Atoll of 7A bands, so we made a quick circuit of Jabberdiby, and retired by 10:45. Oct 19. Up at 0600, camp down by 0645. Last night's high tide was higher than any so far, forcing us to remove the raft from its high-dry position on the sand bar. Second raft came in at 0730 (after leaving ship 0600!). All gear aboard ship by 0830, underway moments later. The ride out the channel was very enjoyable. Both sides of the passage formed a continuous waterfall about a foot high with the water pouring off the reef and the point had the appearance of an ice sheet. Did laundry, helped in packing, stood watch from 1215-1630. Full day, very satisfying. From a distance the water in these lagoons appears bright blue, then changes to the familiar bright green as you get nearer. This was noticed in the approach to Taka Atoll. Sighted the atoll about 1430, off the passage by 1600 and inside the lagoon by 1715. Very few birds at sea, mostly Fairy Terns, a few Noddies + Sooty. One feeding flock of Red-footed about 130.