Karinya crosses the equator
Karinya
Tim And Vicki Schofield, Captain Cal 7 and Jess 4
Wed 11 May 2011 11:45
Yes we are now in the Southern hemisphere home of the best rugby playing
nations in the world. It is rather typical of Northern Hemisphere Fascism
that the Equator reads 00.00.000 North! Taking every inch of the world, even
the dividing line.
We actually crossed the equator twice, we stopped the engines, gave Neptune,
who did not deserve it, a drink, had a drink ourselves, woke the kids up for
a marsh mellow and celebrated a important landmark.
The current we have had against us for the last 7 days, pushed us half a
mile back over the equator so we did a double crossing. The first was at
08H07 and 10 seconds GMT but 03h07 local time.
We should be at anchor in the Galapagos later this afternoon. We will try
get some pics loaded.
The sat phone reception has been bad as we in a black hole, hence the lack
of updates.
All out love