We are finally ready to conclude this trip and head for Newport late today, after new 2 new crew members arrive from Newport. Did a sea trial with the repaired/rebuilt engine parts on Thursday and all went well, sounds better (and cleaner exhaust) than before. Weather seems good all the way, despite a bit of weather locally around Bermuda today. Expecting a 4 day trip so anticipate arriving sometime late Wednesday. We'll go to a mooring at Dutch Harbor, on the west side of Jamestown, where we'll stay a few days and be joined by Duncan. They've been waiting for us!

We were able to relax and enjoy this beautiful island just enough, met a few very nice Bermudians we hope to keep in touch with, and also met some interesting fellow sailors. New photos are in a Bermuda album here, and above is a shot of our Volvo engine expert Sean White, his son, and Ivor and Lori, a sailing couple from New Orleans, also stranded here with engine problems. All came on the sea trail the other day and helped with lines.

Looking forward to seeing the U.S.coast, especially after such a long absense for Phil. This warrants that bottle of champagne that's been in the back of the frig so long, waiting, waiting.....
Prayers are welcomed, for a safe and smooth passage.
Gaile