Decompression day. We did little and enjoyed it. I dinghied over to the store about a mile away to test the “fix” on the dinghy motor prop. Works now, so I guess I fixed it by drilling three screws through the hub and into the brass bushing inside. I also went over to Gato Go and hopefully helped them a bit with their shortwave email. I think they have RF interference from some of their electronics and I helped them understand what to turn off until they have a chance to figure out which is the offending device (wind gen, refrigerator or inverter) and get a filter.
Ann updated our food inventory by going through all the storage spaces and comparing what’s here to her spreadsheet. It was surprisingly close. She’s done a great job of monitoring what we have and what we need. We need more orange Gatorade and peanuts!
We actually had big plans to snorkel and paddleboard, but as the day progressed our plans didn’t. However we ARE going to do those things tomorrow because it will be our last day here.
We were invited for dinner tonight on Blue Rodeo. We haven’t seen them for a month as they got ahead of us when our alternator went out and we have to stop and fix it. Great to see them again and trade stories on the goings on of the “fleet”.
OK, boring day. Sorry. But we all decided after the other night (which everyone is still reliving) we’re very happy with boring.
Bob & Ann, seriously dudes, it’s OK to have quiet days on your sailing adventure. In fact adventure is a lot like aviation (as they say), long periods of boredom interspersed with moments of sheer terror. You are not in some sort of reality show that requires the non-reality of constant commotion or excitement.
In fact, true adventure can be found in the quiet moments and small accomplishments; like fixing a prop on a dingy motor. In the words of a Zen master, “Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.” Inhale slowly, exhale slowly, and…just…breathe.