Fw: Storyteller, day 5, The Equator
Storyteller
Fri 15 Feb 2008 18:50
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Position 00.22S 80.54W
It was a pretty dismal night. First, I
was hit on the head by a flying fish as we sat in the cockpit eating
our delicious tuna steaks on garlic mash, then we motored through
torrential rain as we listened to other boats describe encounters with fishing
nets. However, at 8.15 this morning we crossed the Equator and celebrated with
champagne, French of course. From my very limited repertoire I did breakfast of
fresh mangoes followed by baked bean jaffles with a fried egg on
top.
The skies have now cleared and we are motoring
south through sparkling blue seas. Given that we are on the Equator, the
temperature is surprisingly pleasant. The current which had been against us all
night is now helping and we should get to Las Salinas in Ecuador at about
8 am tomorrow morning.
A few minutes ago Tony lost another lure. The
strike broke the 200lb line instantly.
John
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