Doldrums

14 March 2013

We are in the doldrums good and proper. The motor is going on and on as we make our way south west towards the trade winds. We manage a little sailing in the evenings for a couple of hours and then the wind drops away to nothing. And last night it rained - talk about hot and sticky! The days require much book reading and knitting. Have started on some lace as this is nice and light. I apologise to the recipients of my knitting as it will have a combination of smells, including the odd whiff of diesel (just hold this dripping pipe,Jen) and baby powder (keeps hands dry).

Now 03deg 25min S and 94deg 02mins W