Fw: Storyteller, Day 11
Storyteller
Thu 20 Mar 2008 20:35
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Position 09.23S 122.24W
Conditions are much the same as yesterday and the
day before and the forecast for the next 3 days is....delightful. We haven't
seen another boat for several days, but today who should be alongside us but
Shamara of Mooloolaba, who we first met in Gibraltar and have bumped into in
Panama and the Galapagos. they've lost all their satellite phone
connection, so haven't been able to receive emails, including the all important
daily weather forecast from Bruce of Perth
The benign conditions, together with a steady diet
of tuna have sparked a rush of creativity.on
Storyteller. We've also been shamed by the witty entries of the Irish crews with
their St Patrick's Day contributions. So, here's Rosemary's epistle, with
apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Tomorrow it's Tony of Wellington,
followed by Jim of the Gold Coast. (There may be subsequent odes to bananas and
to rum.)
AN ODE TO TUNA
How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways;-
First Japanese sushi and French
Bouillabaise.
Then confit for comfort, dripping in
oil,
sauteed, lip-smacking with veggies and
all.
Inca ceviche and salad tatare,
Raw is so easy when in slithers and
rare.
Tagine from the casbah sweet spices won't
spoil,
Thai curry and rice with Omega 3 oil.
Pate on fresh bread, a constant at
lunch,
Fish cakes a standby on Fridays for
brunch.
The fridge is groaning, the freezer is
stressed,
For Pacific cruising we find tuna is
best.
Bonito finito!
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