Day 20
Wayward Adventure
Tue 7 Apr 2009 04:29
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08:58.409s 137:20.324w
Tomorrow we make landfall and man are we
ready. We had a last minute change of plans and decided we are going to go
to Hiva Oa instead of Fatu Hiva. The distance is the same but we thought
instead of having to put the hook down for a couple days and then having to
leave Fatu Hiva to go check in with customs in Hiva Oa, why not check in first
and relax for as long as we wanted then check out Fatu Hiva later. The
only reason to do it the other way is that we thought it would be impressive to
make landfall in such a striking place like FH. At this point who cares,
Newark, New Jersey would seem beautiful to us right now. So one more night
and we can say goodbye to the hardest part of our long South Pacific
voyage. I would do it again but Lauren assures me she will be flying in to
meet me on the other side. I can't say enough for her
perserverence, she was uncomfortable from day 1 and faithfully
did her watches without complaint. Actually now that I think about
it she hasn't talked to me at all for the last 2 and a half
weeks. We really are doing great despite my exaggeration and
tomorrow.......we rest.
AP
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