It is now 3:30PM on September 29th and the trip is much easier now! In the night the winds and waves died down some consistently so in the morning we took the reefs out of the main and the genoa. The sky was overcast with lots of clouds, but blue sky peeked out and it has turned into a lovely day. So much so that we even have been able to get out of our foul weather bibs (like overalls) and are currently wearing shorts and short sleeve t-shirts - it is a nice break. As soon as the sun starts going in however it cools down and will add the layers of clothes back on. Previously we had been averaging 2-3.5 knots in hull speed and we are currently seeing 5 and 6 knots - definitely more like it! If this holds up we may be able to make it to Lagos, Portugal by October 3rd but lots of things can happen with the weather so we will keep you posted. Sailor is much happier now as well - she surprised us by coming out back in the cockpit more (don't worry, she has her leash on). We figured that if she was sort of sea-sick, it probably was better for her as well. Today she is back to enjoying tunafish water, some food, water and of course a few of her "treats". As Bob was saying, she never signed up for the sailing life, but has been doing really well overall.
Last night we had 2 large freighters go by - one was a mile away and called us on the radio to talk. It seemed as if the person on duty must have been bored and wanted to talk. He confirmed for us that the weather was going to get better from what his reports stated - glad it turned out to be true.
As of 3:30PM our time on Sept 29th we are at 37.35N, 17.38W with a hull speed of 5.5-6knots and heading of 72 degrees. Wind is 15-16 knots from the north. We have been treated to some beautiful sunrises, sunsets and a great full moon. Life is good!
Take care & our best wishes always - Janice & Bob
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