Thanksgiving dinner on Aphrodite
November 27th, 2008
Day 12 and moving very slowly.
It is amazing and something we did not predict at all, but there just isn’t any wind out here. We motored for 4 days straight, day 4 through 8, and then decided that fuel consumption was something which needed to be managed. We found the trade winds and were delighted to raise the sails and turn off the engines. Unfortunately, even the trades have died down, leaving us bobbing in the waves and struggling to keep the sails full. We have just turned one of the engines back on. We are more than
half way there, but still, this is getting old. The temperature and humidity remind us of our proximity to the equator.
Today is Thanksgiving and Michael Moradzadeh is making turkey, mashed potato, gravy, coleslaw and cranberry sauce. Soon Aphrodite will smell like Thanksgiving and we will recall all that we have to be thankful for. Our perishable food supply is diminishing quickly but our freezer is still 3/4 full of frozen meat and fish. We have plenty of available beans, rice, noodles, and polenta; Margi continues to make breads everyday.
The dogs continue to do exceptionally well, considering the fact that they aren’t getting any exercise. The two of them have developed a strong bond. It is quite endearing to watch.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
November 28th, 2008 at 8:02 am
Happy Thanksgiving to Aphrodite’s crew. We continue to follow your progress daily and it is always lovely to find an entry from you. With force 8 winds predicted here yet again (due to hit in 4 hours) and only 12 degrees on board, bobbing along closer to the equator sounds mighty good LOL. We know how frustrating light winds are though, so we hope the breeze picks up quickly for you.
Love from Angela and John XXXX