Position: 24 degrees, 04 degrees south; 179 degrees, 24 minutes west
Silently gliding through the night sea. Moonlight and friendly stars guiding us toward our next destination.
It never ceases to amaze and give joy-the wind gently pushing Charisma along. This is one of the nights where it all comes together. Gentle breeze, waves travelling thousands of miles to greet us, lifting us-for a moment- then softly setting us down, thousands more miles for them yet to go. Ancient light from the stars, hundreds of years old, reaching out to us just now. What message does it bring?
Following seas, the moon, stars and the bow slicing through the night, the water parts as we pass, gently gurgling like a mountain stream. Our wake glistening in the moonlight leaving a trail into the distance and for a few moments a trace of something that shows we were there.
And there’s not another soul out here in this expanse except us.
Nice use of words. I wish I could write as well.
So you’ve bypassed Minerva.
Hi Bob and Ann,
I am one of Bob students from OCSC. I’ve been following your journey thru your blog since the beginning of your trip, and really enjoyed it. It is fascinating and I have to say it that even your writing skills have improved over time. Right now with a one-year old and a demanding job schedule it is hard to dream even about chartering a boat in BVI. But I hope that one day I will take on a trip like yours. Fair winds all the best to you!
Alex
A wonderful description of your voyage into your next chapter.
So when you write the book about your sailing adventure, I think you’ve just penned the opening paragraphs. Seriously. And congratulations!
I also hope the next nine days and nights are as charming. It is an amazing experience when we find ourselves floating along in complete harmony with the universe, above the fray of everyday life, in tune with the cosmos, making so much of the daily grind pall into insignificance.
May you be as blessed on the rest of your journey. Peace.