Shades of Gray (October 24th)
26 October 2016
The last few days have been difficult, as we've been sailing in the ITCZ. And the fact that it's moving north with us and preventing our escape is starting to make me crazy. Everything here is gray. The clouds have different shades thereof, but from horizon to horizon the scene is gray. The sea is ink gray as well, and it all looks as if we're watching an old black & white movie. And worse, the rain & wind squalls pound us night and day. Combined with the 6 to 8 foot swells tossing the boat about, we want out. Now! Please.
Today at 2:00 pm was our official 2 week of passage milestone. In that time, we've covered 1,791 miles (128 per day), and are anxious to knock off the 636 miles between here and Honolulu. When this damn ITCZ lets us free, we'll have big 20+ knot winds for the final 4 days or so. Wish us luck.