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Lea - Log Day 15 – Sunday



 

22:36 Local Lea Time

I’m currently under a blanket in the cockpit with my ipod, looking at stars while on watch with my mom, who is the lookout at the moment. Who by the way was just attacked by one of those fish with wings. It just flew right in between her and her seat. So one of our comfort-seats kind of smells like fish now. Or maybe it’s my mom. Earlier this morning, while doing a stroll on deck, we picked up 14 flying fish on deck. Fourteen! Those poor things, I mean, with an ocean this big, what’s the chance of hitting this one, tiny sailboat invading their space when they’re out flying. Which is also weird because they are fish and should be out swimming, not flying.

Today the waves have been hitting us from the side, creating a new, fun movement of the boat, and I’ve really had to concentrate to keep clear of seasickness. Which really does take a whole lot of concentration, when there’s stuff I swear we fastened tight, just flying around like we’re in outer space. And there was this one mango that had gotten bad, that I left on the counter just for a few seconds before going to throw it out, when it suddenly was just gone. Like completely vanished, didn’t even hear it slide down behind the stove, turning into something more of a mango-mousse. Sorry, mom. Again.

But hey, the everyday temperature is still 28 degrees, and the spray of saltwater that hits me while taking a nap in the cockpit every now and then is actually kind of refreshing. We’ve started taking “showers” on the back deck behind the rutter – with a bucket of seawater to pour over ourselves, and a rope so we don’t accidently have to go for a swim. It’s the best kind of showering. Right now, the sea is actually calm, the sky is clear and this nightlife at sea isn’t too bad. And yesterday, when I was talking about how we’re heading north-east, I was of course kidding. At least I hope I was, because you could say that Saint Lucia is slightly west of our position at the moment.

1438 nm left!

-Lene



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