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Sweet Caroline - Getting in the rhythm



Today has been a slower day -- winds somewhat behind us, but we are just trying to stay on course and get to a waypoint at 65 W longitude, from which we can turn South. The last two days have been great sailing - 6-8 knots in spite of the 10-12 foot swells. Little difficult to sleep last night being on a starboard tack, but we try to at least take naps in the day.

It's been a trip of many first ... so far, no one has been seasick. We have encouraged each other to stay hydrated and rest whenever we can.

I am so grateful for finding the right meds that work for me. I even cooked dinner last night -- pork roast barbecue, corn on the cob, and slaw. Another first is that we caught a fish -- but it was a skipjack tuna (which are really only good for bait). We don't have the freezer space just to store bait. (and it stinks up everything else). We are already planning a party (LOL) when we reach the halfway mark. -- Can't wait.

We have had lots of time to just ponder and to observe -- the stars at night, the bioluminescence in the ocean (how cool), the shooting starts. It's nice to be disconnected and just have time to sit and think!!

Hope everyone is fine at home -- it has been great to get short emails from family back home. This is sometimes the highlight of the day.

We'll post some pictures to the blog when we get to a better internet connection.


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