We've seen so many fantastic sunsets that it is hard to say any one of them was the best. But, last night's display was definitely at the top of the list! It was a spectacular show of brilliant orange-red clouds gild in liquid gold as the huge fiery orb melted into the creamy welcoming sea. We sat in the cockpit dining on pesto-filled tortellini with a spicy eggplant saut�ed in garlic and red chili, watching every inch of the sky being brush stroked by a palette of glowing hues.
This morning we woke to a sea of glass. No words can capture the sense of calm spanning horizon to horizon. I could stare for hours at the reflection of every cumulus cloud on the glassy surface. There was a complete mirror of the sea birds and occasional flying fish as they leapt out of the water. It was truly remarkable! Abbey and I took pictures of our reflection looking into the ocean from the bowsprit.
There is absolutely no wind, not a ripple in the water. The surface undulates faintly as the distant swell gently rolls through rocking the boat every so slightly. We are motoring which takes away from the tranquility, but up at the bow just the sound of the air and waves is heard as our hull cuts through the stillness. The connection to water is such a mysterious one. Our birth is from water. Our bodies are over 65% water. The Spirit of the Living God is likened unto water. Out here in the middle of it, it's like there is no barrier between the blood coursing through my veins and the sea surrounding me. It's like one continuous connection. The sea setting the voice of my soul, my soul taking its pulse from the sea. Trippy.
This day is such a rare beauty. Some how I want to imprint it as my recall screensaver!
Joel is trolling 4 lines with tantalizing lures beckoning a school of Mahi up from the deep. When we left the Haapai group last week, a red tide exploded in the waters. Every cubic inch was occupied by algae. Apparently the fish don't bite then, or not as much. Now, the water has returned to its deep clear navy with only traces of the algae phenom. We're ready for some succulent Mahi meat!
We'll be pulling into Minerva Reef in about 3 hours. We're looking forward to finding an obscure reef out in the middle of hundreds of miles of ocean. What an experience to anchor during the middle of a crossing!
Love to you all, Janet