Update
Eddies – random swirl of current – like a game of snakes and ladders, caught
up at 7 knots going back east! Spent next shift rowing back to where we were
Bums – first raw cuts healing, but new salt sores beginning, always a pain in
the arse
Eating – appetite massively increased now always hungry and ready for food
after a session, james fav chicken pasta not so keen on thia rice, me (jamie)
like all but fav is thai rice. Nuts difficult to eat as dry, so eating more
chocolate and nuts now emergency rations. Food supplements hard to mix up as
make water bottles horrible but getting 5000cal a day
nice to find hidden treats from james's mum – going to treat ourselves at the
2500 miles to go mark 1 day away! Have some condensed milk! Next target 2000
mtg.
Rowing 2hrs on off very tiring but we are falling into a pattern, a lot
harder at night time. Learn to appreciate 2hrs freedom it is a long time!
Sleeping (or not) hard to ajust to
Missing everyone at home and the freedom, feel confined on the boat to our
rowing and at the mo want to get across asap.
But many good moments to cherish, having a laugh and a sing when not too
tired. Jamie first to jump into the ocean !! had done a 6.09 mile rowing shift,
sweaty and suncreamed wanted to wash so dived straight over board, to surface
and see the boat drifting away! Not to worry he could swim fast enough. Look
forward to a shift ending at 4pm, can jump in wash and dry in the sun.
Weather has been a lot calmer past week, start of journey very rough and
stormy, unexpected now flatter, but we want bigger waves to surf and speed our
progress.
Looking to catch simon prior up, huge respect for him he is doing so so well
and puts us to shame.
Seen 3m shark up close! Dolphins swim by, shooting stars at night, but all
under the duress of rowing
Still a long way to go, james looking forward to hot dogs I slipped into the
boat before leaving, come on 2000 mtg!
Quite an experience, not many peoples cup of tea, can't wait to get back and
see our family and friends, not lonely, as we have each others strong
friendship, but looking forward to a party, to enjoy 2hrs that isn't rowing or
resting to row!
