The youngest “Ancient
Mariners” about to break the “1000 miles to go”
line
Today they saw an
Albatross – although it was not through the mist that it came. I am still
learning every time I speak to these boys. Apparently they see small birds who
fly by every day – presumably just out for a 3000 mile stroll/glide like the
boys on Southern Cross. However, seeing the Albatross features as highly
newsworthy simply because it generates another liturgy of superlatives. Once
again the boys inform me of their sense of wonder, this time at seeing this
amazing and graceful bird. And with no cross bow to spoil the show we can hope
that its traditional role as the harbinger of good luck will/is being fulfilled.
It certainly seems like it since breaking the “1000 miles to go” barrier is only
days away – Tuesday 30th June or Wednesday 1st July; days
72 or 73
If any of you have
not seen them, here are some photos from the beginning and then after being out
at sea for weeks
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