August – madly getting ready to go. Lots of lovely farewells and lots of activity packing, still buying boat equipment (will it never end??) and getting everything ready. Comms/IT are starting to look good many thanks to Keith and Benson who have been setting up our laptops to link with our sat phone. We can now skype you (our name on skype is “Dransfield family”) so we look forward to staying in touch.

Unitl the next instalment (in a few weeks), Ciao.