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Lea - Log Day 7 – Saturday/Closing up on the finish line, with a hint of tomatoes



 

21:50 GMT-1: With 5 nautical miles left to the finish line, Cape Verde feels so close we can almost touch it! We’re all in the cockpit, ready to set our feet on solid ground and are of course fighting over the honor of who saw land first. Earlier today we had a good go on deck with a bucket and a few loads of sea water. That Sahara desert has really made itself comfortable. The sand is still all over the place, on ropes and wires and in between all kinds of surfaces we didn’t even know existed. Let’s just say there’s no doubt what angle the wind came from.

With Hejira right behind us, Sara Ulrikke beating us with a few miles, the day has been a good one with some added excitement of closing up on Cape Verde. Or what I thought was a good day, until I crossed paths with an unfriendly can of tomato sauce. It’s my day to cook, and I decided to put burritos on the menu. An easy meal to cook, and seriously delicious. The rice was ready, the meat was cooking and guacamole was in the making when I left the can of tomato sauce unattended for about 9 seconds on the counter, with the lid slightly opened. Mom, if you’re reading this, I would like to apologize in advance for any potential red spots you may stumble upon behind the stove, on the floor, in the ceiling, on your computer or really just anywhere in the saloon area. Or on me. I took a shower and I think I got it all off, but honestly I’m experiencing a constant smell of tomatoes and I think it’s me.

Other than an evil can of tomatoes, an unfortunate squid, some loose shackles and tough news from home, the life at sea has treated us well and we are already excited to start the next leg. Although right now we’re excited about the land closing up on us; Africa!

Sailing for Hope,

-Lene




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