14/06/11


OK, I'll make this a short one as we have 25-30 knots on the nose and it's like we're on a rollercoaster here. But, we don't mind so much as at least we are moving today. It was getting kind of depressing when even the dolphins were preferring to surf the waves coming towards you, rather than the bow, cos we were just too slow for them! Whit, you don't know what you're missing out on here - even though it's windy, I'm giving us our day our daily bread, and there's wind - something you've not had the pleasure of meeting whilst you were with us in San Blas!! Our nocturnal seagull came back again after a night's hunting and rested all day, only leaving us when we put in or shake out a reef (gets a bit noisy) or to do a poo. Very considerate! It's 9pm and he's cruising along next to us at the moment. So, we're heading West for another 60 miles or so, then turning South to meet the tradewinds until we hit the equator then West again. I had my first success at being heard on the SSB during a Pacific radio net; it's nice to have that connection. We might be having a problem with Mia's hand after the fishing hook incident - she's fine to hold colouring crayons or a fork or a bar of chocolate, but a sharp pain occurs when she has to do maths or diary. I think it might be permanently damaged! Even though it's rough, we are still doing school work, though I'm doing the writing and the kids are dictating. Now there's dedication for you! Curr pos'n: 03.30N 80.57W