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Anthony Swanston
Mon 7 May 2018 03:06
Happy birthday to me

Happy birthday to me

Happy birthday, dear Anthony

You are a-drifting at sea…

… and drifting I am. The wind is lighter than forecast and the current is against me, which it should not be. But it is. In six days I have only made good 300 miles. 1,000 to go with fuel for less than 500! It will take a long time. So everything is rationed.
Lots of Sri Lankan fishing boats with many coming along side looking for cigarettes, whiskey and even tee shirts. (Tee shirts are so cheap in Sri Lanka they are almost free). One crew member spoke a little English. He, in fairness, did not ask for free whiskey but offered to swap some for ganja (marijuana). Imagine, 250 miles of the coast of Sri Lanka and I have my own personal drug dealer.

Such service…

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