[password] abcisme
[location] 27 24.9S 171 00.5E
[status] I am convinced that our perceptions of the places we go are more tempered by the weather we experience and the people we meet than anything to do with the location itself. Sure, some places are more naturally beautiful, but you only see it when the weather and the people conspire to let you take it all in.

Today the Pacific Ocean is laying it out for us. The pessimist would moan that there isn't quite enough wind to fill the sails, but there is only a realist and an optimist aboard this ship!

The sun is gloriously shining down and drying out the foul weather gear so it can be stored away for the coming months. The sea is calm and only a gentle half meter swell is rolling under us, providing a gentle push as we motor sail toward our destination.

The morning has been filled with boat maintenance and cleaning. Basically sorting out the stuff that gets messed up when sailing in a blow. Shell went back up the mast again to sort out a wee tangle, and we got everything else back in order so we are ready for more boisterous weather. The forecast is for calm seas and decreasing wind, but it pays to be prepared anyway.
I've attached some photos which we hope are still good enough to see despite our aggressive satelite software compression.

The engine drones on, but we spent a lot of time & money getting those babies in ship shape and we are motoring faster and more economically than ever
A big up side is that we now have lots of hot water.
Today... is shower day! :)
We will descend into the hull as tired and salty dogs, but will emerge again as clean cut civilised folk, ready for an aperitif and canapes.

This place is fantastic. You should really visit! The weather is stunning, and the people are quite remarkable.
The middle of the pacific ocean is a wonderful place to be!

image: Going Up!
image: Looking around
image: Going down

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