Now we have had a good wind for 20 hours and are getting into the rhythm of sailing. There are still lots of birds, particularly albatross and white chined petrels. Yesterday we had several Pomerine Skuas (nest in Shetlands, Norway and Spitzbergen) who behaved just as on land, trying to peck my head. I always thought they did this in Shetland to protect their nests but it must be a scare tactic to make me disgorge food, if they come back I will try spitting out something. At night we had a visit from phosphorescent dolphins, a spectacular sight with burning streaks of light flashing under and around the boat. They must have been chasing flying fish and gave Clemencia a present by scaring one that flew into her - imagine her reaction! The phosphorescence is amazing too, the usual glow but every now and again something that bursts like a firework under the water.
Last night we caught a fish- to order in time for dinner.
No sun yet but we seem to be in the trade wind and making good progress.
hahaha I imagine her reaction. This made me laugh a bit too much! Hope everything is going well! Lots of love xxxx
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