[password] Savanna54
[position] 27 41.630s 166 56.790e
[status] Sun's down, moon's up and we're motor sailing at 5kn, making our way south on a relatively calm sea. Not quite on course for Norfolk due to SE head winds, but making good progress nonetheless.

Expecting (hoping) wind will swing favourably into the east after midnight tonight, then northerly by Saturday.

We had a lazy day relaxing, resting, eating etc. Two lines out, but no takers. Seen few birds and a big albatross earlier. Quite a few blue bottles in the water.

Chicken fajitas for dinner, with extra chilli for D & K.. down to the last of our pickled homegrown chilli. It's served us well.. starting to think about getting the veggie garden going again when we get back.

It's been so nice the last few months getting good fresh fruit and veg direct from the local market. Coming home it's back to large supermarkets with produce passed thru the supply chain, with each step clipping the ticket until it gets to our table. A different way of living.

The plan for tonight.. keep on motor sailing. If the wind swings, we might get a glimpse of Norfolk later tomorrow.

As I type we've just had a sudden 30 degree wind shift, which puts us almost on course for Norfolk, 90nm away.

It's amazing how the wind can do that out here, under a clear sky with no ominous clouds to influence the wind. I expect it will switch back quite soon..

All well on board.

G'night all. Next update in the morning.

[speed] 5kn
[heading] 170M
[weather] 10-12kn SE, 2m S swell, 20% cloud, 1023mb

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