30 July 2013 Well, today we were able to come out of the depths of the boat into the sunshine for the first time in 2 and 1/2 days. It has been a bit trying to say the least. We have had it all again - the lumpy sea, rain wind and water over the deck. Even with fully reefed main and no fore sails we were doing over 6-7 kts. Unable to even knit - and that is tragic!
Poor Dave has done a sterling job of getting some food cooked, as long as I was able to hold on to things during the preparation and serving. Meals could only be things that did not take lots of hot water (in case it spilled) or complicated cooking (fewer saucepans the better). Pasta is wonderful stuff!
But today we have gone to the other extreme and have no wind and have been motoring. The sea is still a bit lumpy but not nearly as bad and we were able to sit outside at last. The fresh air is so good. And scrabble is a lot better outside too! And we have been able to make cups of tea and coffee as well. We have crossed over the top of New Caledonia and are making our way very slowly towards Brisbane. We were expecting to arrive Monday next week, but the forecast has little wind so we may be a little slower. All is well and humming along much better now.
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Best news of all is that it is getting cooler - I am so very happy that we stay under 30degrees, but Dave is mumbling something about needing a fleece soon. I think he jests!! 21deg29minS and 160deg08minE
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