Blue Moon - day 15 blog blue moon

Soft fingers in hair signal the call to watch. I clumsily wrestle with damp clothes and a disagreeable buckle, and I’m ready again to leave the heat and sweat of the cabin and venture outside. Greeted with purple and pink, the sky surreal as if on canvas. The sea still calm, but now 8 knots of wind and we are sailing once more towards our goal.
The morning rituals pass quickly, the routines now habit, and soon the rest of the crew appears. One by one they shuffle through the galley in search of caffeine and nourishment. A quick count and now fresh fruit is rationed, one piece per day. But no one minds, the day is glorious and smiles abound.
The call goes out and it‘s all hands on deck. 11 knots of wind and time to wrestle the monster from his cave once more. But no snarling this time, now tamed under reign and ever vigilant crew. We are soon above 6 knots and doing the math again, 6 more days, or more like 7? Talk of motoring and fuel reserves forgotten.
The plastic squid tricks another fish to a pan fried fate and and an evening meal accompanied with chips, ketchup and mayo. Skipper pleased that the lentils still remain unopened.
With skies darkening the evening closes with a visit from a group of dolphins, always curious at these intruders to their realm. I retire below as the rain begins and head to the comfort of pillow and sleep.