Position: 16 degrees 30 minutes South, 163 degrees 00 minutes West
Wind: 18 East
Speed over the ground: 7.0 knots
Sea: 1 metres
Distance towards Fiji: 162.14 in 24 hours
This is the day this boat was built for, since the early hours we have had 15 -20 knots of wind from the East, Askari is just gliding along averaging over 7 knots, sitting comfortably on a regular ocean with sun shining and a few fluffy clouds - it is just perfect out here. Andrew woke up and was really confused as he couldn't feel the boat moving.... This is the sort of day that not many people will ever experience and we feel very fortunate to be here - the hard work and often tears are worth it.
We have spent the day reading, relaxing, cooking and researching Fiji. Today we sailed by Palmerston island to the south, we really wanted to visit this island having spent time with Luna, a member of the masters family in Samoa on our first trip. Unfortunately the remote Cook Islands are still closed, but the more we read on Fiji we are getting really excited to have lots of time there. That is one thing we learned in FP is that time in a country makes the experience more personal and less touristy. Throw in some of the best soft coral diving in the world and I think we will be in paradise, next time Cook Islands.... ;-)
Today we had BLT sandwich with yesterday's sourdough and the thickest bacon, and amazingly still fresh salad. We are doing pretty well for food. This afternoon I am making cake and tonight we have beef curry and naan breads. Long may this continue.
Distance to go 1018.66.
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