13:33.3N 55:13.6W

The day started very overcast and calm with a first and very welcome swim.  Will managed to acquire a new bonnet during activities.  The wind then picked up unexpectedly and we had a lovely sail in the morning with the spinnaker flying.  Richard and Jonnie made a delicious lunch of gnocchi and pesto after which it was decided we would drop the spinnaker.  Richard, Pete and I went forward to do the honours but the wind decided to stay with us a little longer so we enjoyed a relaxing half an hr on deck snoozing and having a crack at a bit of a sing song which must have sounded awful as we only knew the words to the first two lines of most songs!  The rain arrived mid afternoon and gradually got heavier.  Poor Richard got a good soaking whilst helming but at least his oilies had an outing! 

We hosted four beautiful white Egret-type birds for about an hour in the late afternoon.  They seemed very happy resting on our bow and we enjoyed seeing some different wildlife.  The dolphin and bird visitations are definitely increasing the closer we get to land.

Back on deck for sundowners, canapes and delicious macaroni cheese for supper, another culinary triumph from Richard and Jonnie.

Love to all.

Claire Xxxx