Actually it’s good news. I think my rings have re-seated themselves. I don’t seem to be burning oil. I’ve been motoring since 21:00 last night. There is a strong ocean current driving me due west along with a southerly breeze. I need to make my way south before making a turn west at around 3 degrees south.
I wasn’t planning on stopping in the Galapagos however I may pop in (Wreck bay) for 24 hours to get fuel and some fresh food. I’ll still have 3000 miles to go (25-30 days) after the Galapagos to
What’s the tradition to become a shellback? I believe crossing the equator I need to be wearing women’s clothing, throw my underwear into the sea, drink like a fish, and what else? I’ll be crossing the equator later this afternoon/evening. It’s currently 45 miles in front of me. Once I cross I’ll be able to take out my pad and check “sailing over the equator” off of my life’s goal list.
“Oh cool”, I just passed a floating billboard for “Famous Andersons split pea soup” only 5 miles ahead Then it’s only another 10 miles to the worlds largest ball of seaweed. They really have turned this whole “crossing the equator” thing into a tourist trap haven’t they?
I hear its St Patrick’s Day is that right? Do me a favor. Go out with friends and have a Guinness with me as I cross the equator tonight.
Peace, Love, and
Alex
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