The countdown continues

Escapada
Andreas Haas
Thu 10 Dec 2009 12:54
14.11.63N   059.14.40W
 
We are now less than 100 miles from St. Lucia and plan to arrive sometime tomorrow morning after sunrise. The weather is truly Caribbean, warm and sunny with a
nice breeze taking us straight in to Rodney Bay where our welcome Rum Punches are already being chilled. The Captain already gave us a pre-arrival briefing for
the procedures and tasks upon arrival after crossing the finish line. With less than 24 hours left to go, we are all very excited, but at the same time a little regretful that
this amazing 18-day passage across the big blue Atlantic is about to be completed. Nonetheless, we are certainly looking forward to the arrival party and other
celebrations awaiting us onshore. Needless to say, that a ice-cold beer (or two), a cool long shower, a nice clean shave and a stationary bed will be among our most 
immediate priorities.
 
Today, we decided to relax and fully enjoy the last day at sea, soaking in he Caribbean sun. Breathing the mist of the sea spray, we absorb the natural beauty of
the ocean and the peace and tranquility it brings. Tomorrow, we will already be back in civilization and in that "other world".  Sunrise today brought with it the best
catch of our journey - a one meter long Dorado! The chef prepared our last Sashimi and gourmet lunch for this trip and plans to bake some filet fish for dinner, a 
"farewell to the sea"  feast.
 
The next report will already be from St. Lucia with pictures of our arrival and the 4 boys in a boat happy, on land with Rum Punches in hand.
 
 
                                               
 
                                            BOBBIE AND MOSES WITH THE BIG ONE!                                 THE LAST SASHIMI ON THIS TRIP...