To Kochi - Day 6
Beez Neez now Chy Whella
Big Bear and Pepe Millard
Tue 2 Apr 2019 22:57
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To Kochi – Day
Six
 Tuesday the 2nd of April – Day Six. A new day. I came on
duty at seven thirty, fairly rested and ready. YAY, we have not only cleared the Sri Lankan coast but finally feel we are
getting somewhere – a kindly current, calm sea and hope abounds
aboard.
 My
man is not only smiling over his breakfast but looks
so much more rested.
 Nine
in the morning, I am on watch experiencing some of the
conditions I was promised, the Beez is fine and finally we are getting
somewhere. At ten we have a radio call from Elizabeth (Elizabeth and Steve
aboard Liberte), met in Pangkor Marina. A wonderful chat for half an
hour – talk about rejuvenation of drooping spirits........ lots of advice for
India, postage, Customs, supplies, who to trust electrically and so much
more.
 Fantastic to see a relaxed Bear after so many
days of worry, toil and hardship.
  A
completely new one on me. Vessel ahead as reported on
AIS – NO – a fishing net. Click on the little boat to find details of said net, not entirely sure how this net is
cruising at half a knot but what do I know. Over the next few nights we would
see these huge, sprawling nets marked by a bamboo post, tiny red flashing light
– tough if traffic is around and you miss them, but, OK if they are on their
own.........
 If
you really, really scrunch your eyes up you will see a tiny
post with an even tinier red flag at the top.
 No, I don’t just want to catch Bear asleep every time he settles. I simply wanted to show
the smile was back, worries lessened by the
hour.
 Staying alert and not taking anything for granted, I was lucky to spot
this oil drum - at night these ‘obstacles’ are
impossible and you have to rely on the Sea God – Poseidon and Lady Luck, a few
prayers never go amiss.
 A peaceful sunset. By ten at night we had covered 388.2
miles – YAY – over half way.
ALL IN ALL FINALLY TOUCHED BY
A SERENE AURA – AIDED BY KEEF.........
PEACE AND CALM
REIGNETH |