Strange to be back
Row Across The Pond
Richard Hoyland and Steve Coe
Mon 28 Dec 2009 13:39
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Now it's a really weird feeling to be back in La
Gomera after a Christmas with friends and family back in the UK. What a contrast
going from sledging with the kids (at minus 2 degrees) to sitting in the
sun (at 25 degrees)...even weirder to be trying to get your head around
starting the race again.
I (Richard) arrived back on the island
late last night and decided to sleep on the boat rather than trawl round the
cheap hotels looking for a bed to sleep in. Glad I did, as it was a real
pleasure sitting on the boat, flipping the back hatch and falling
asleep with a full night sky shining down. Sometimes you have those
perfect moments and it makes you realise how lucky you are to have the
opportunity to be in that place at that moment.
It certainly makes you reflect on all the people
that have made sacrifices...my wife (who is left to run a home and the stress of
bills, repairs etc. without me), kids (who are fatherless for 2 months), work
(who have supported me both financially and with endless wishes of good
luck).
As I sit here now in the harbour I just want to
start the journey home...it's been two years of pain for those around me and now
I need to get back to start paying back the debts I owe....(to Lou, start
making that list up, starting with 1.painting the bathroom door)
As it stands, we should be off in the next few
days...but it's going to be a rough crossing. The waves are all wrong
:-(
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