Bliss has turned into a moving sauna, as we had rain for 24 hrs the last day, and all hatches were closed. Today, no rain, all ports are open again, but we are motoring as we are in the doldrums of the South Pacific, and no wind to speak off. So glad to have a water maker that gives us the opportunity to take frequent showers...it gives you 5 minutes of feeling refreshed before you start sweating again.
We have discussions of buying land in an alpine setting, cool, green and refreshing. Where your mind takes you when you are on a journey like this....Where did captain Cook's mind go when he sailed these waters, I wonder?
Three weeks underway, and into our final week, we hope (fingers crossed this is our last Friday on this journey). Both Tod and I feel that we sort of lost our taste buds, we are just not craving anything. No doubt this will return once we step on land. Cruising friends of ours have arrived, and mentioned the amazing smell of flowers everywhere. Very much looking forward to that! I can't also wait to finally swim in the Big Blue. We plan to make land fall in Atuona, Hiva Oa, and I will have to curb that desire there, as it's known to have a large shark population. Hopefully the fresh baguettes will make up for that.
That's it for now, a bien tot, better start sprucing up my French in the coming days.
Jolanda, signing off for the Bliss crew
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At 2019-Apr-13 04:50 UTC the position of Bliss was 05°35.26'S 131°40.67'W, with course of 215T (*T) and speed 6.4 knots. Wind speed 7.3 knots from 103T (*T)
Excited for you!Living your dream...love to all
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