This is Liz- reporting in for Kevin and Katie...
Today, December 4, was a huge day on board the Pahto. First of all, the winds finally died down. Second, they dined on chicken (OK, it was out of a can) and corn and peas (OK they had to be rehydrated) for dinner. And, finally, and best of all- they both TOOK SHOWERS!!!! Life doesn't get much better than that- at least from their current perspective out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean!
The past 3-4 days have slowed their forward progress quite a bit. The winds were generally coming out of the east- not at all what they needed or wanted. All they could do was to lower the sails and put out the sea anchor- and ride it out. But at least they were able to catch up on some sleep!
Getting those calls when the weather is rough is not easy. We are just so thankful for the SAT phone- so that we can talk to them even in those "not great" sailing times. They still are happy to be out there- even when the weather and sailing gets challenging. And knowing that Kevin is so solid in his sailing knowledge and skills and confidence helps a lot!
Catch you at the next latitude and longitude.
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