raining here by us for the last four days with wind coming from
everywhere except where our weather report predicted.At "sunset" last
night there was a trace of a break in the weather from the east.We have
been motoring for what seems like forever,wind on the nose mostly and
the last 24 hrs struggling to make 6 kts.But as we have learned,things
will change and perhaps today is the day.
Our ETA still looks OK for arriving at Tortola before Monday next
week,but we did change our flight tickets to Tuesday,buying us a little
extra time.Not that we will slack,not at all.We are still at it as
though we will be flying back on Monday.Once again the weather report
looks excellent for us to make up some time,but only time will tell.
It was Malcolm's birthday yesterday and thanks for all the messages and
phone calls he received.His watch started at 3 am yesterday morning and
he was up till about 8 pm,making sure he makes the most of his 48th
going on 63rd birthday.Part of him really enjoys being out here but I
know part of him would have loved to be home yesterday.Such is life on
the ocean.
At 3 am this morning we have about 760 nm to go.Outside it is raining
but the wind have changed direction coming from the north now and the
combination of motor and genoa is yielding 7 kts.Barometer at
1014,humidity 95%,temperature 28*C and our position 10*00'N/55*51'W.
Last night we saw a little bit of the moon as the sky is showing signs
of clearing and we also saw a star.If we had a white dove on board I
could have sent him out hoping he returns with an olive leave.Then we
would know the end is in sight.Seems like it is raining all over the
world but our spirits are in good shape.Take good care and stay in
touch.
Aanhouer wen!
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