Yesterday we came through the remainder of the 70 mile Prinz Christiaan Sund which was spectacular( photos to follow when we get back) waterfalls cascading down the rock from a mile above ! Glaciers calving into the sound and a clear sky to get the best view, with all this beauty around us we took our time passing through.

 

When we came to the end, we were due to stay the night on a small pontoon at a weather station before heading out but when we arrived we found 3 boats in the very small spot. We were due for a 5 hour sleep before leaving at first light in order to watch the ice carefully while we left the Greenland coast.

Because there was no room in the inn we decided to leave that night (10th).

We progressed slowly with little wind at first before managing to sail at first light(3.30)

We are now 36 hours out on our way home, The winds are favourable and have been sailing for 200nm . It now takes a bit of getting used to not having the engine running!

Our first night was foggy and that turned into a day of mist which cleared to a cloudy sky and a rolling sea. the forecast is favourable for the next few days,and the winds are moderate.

We had a birthday celebration yesterday and Mike baked a cake ! Dermot’s main present was a bottle of whiskey which we all hope to share in when it is opened! plus a few fishing lures as he has had no luck yet, he even resorted to following  a locals advice by putting chewing gum (used) on the hooks as bait!

 

nothing else occurs (legal speak for can’t think of anything else to say!) bye for a WHILE