Off to the Marquesas
28 May 2012
Pip
Our last evening in San Cristobal Galapagos... stowing away the provisions for the 3000 mile passage to Hiva Oa, an island in the Marquesas, French Polynesia. It will be the longest single passage we are ever likely to do- but the SE trades seem well established, but with nothing scary forecast, so we should be seeing land again in 30 days or less- or more! anything up to 6 weeks would be common, especially as the winds can be lighter rather than stronger, and it's too far to motor. We are well stocked, I counted 24 packets of pasta alone! Have also managed to swap some books, bought some more fishing gear, charged the i-pod and the e-reader, baked some fruitcake, checked for chafe, bought some more minutes on the satellite phone- talking of which, we will try and update the blog every 3 days as usual, but the sat phone was a little temperamental coming here, so no fretting if you dont hear from us. We are in good shape (Galapagos Gallop has been vanquished), the boat is in good shape (touch wood)- we are really looking forward to it all.