Happy Bastille day to our French friends!
Now as we near Port Vila, Vanuatu, departures from the family of the World ARC are beginning. These are the boats who wanted to spend time in the Antipodes. Two boats departed today for New Caledonia. We had a nice celebration of their contributions to the Rally a few nights ago, But they will be missed from the fleet.
Two more boats (us included) will leave in Port Vila on the 19th, in order to head for New Zealand later this year when the weather is more favorable. It's sad to part from friends which have become more established recently.
We will wish only the best for the fleet continuing their circumnavigation. We will also remember friendships made and good times enjoyed. But it won't be easy to part from friends who've shared the experiences of the last 7 months :-(.
I expect to post one more blog, so we'll leave the reminiscences till then!