Day 13

The thirteenth day was great. After all the misery at the end of Day 12, we put in just one more sail change (for the 7th of the day... our own version of fireworks I guess). We lifted the dreaded #2JT; we had such a time with it a few days ago, I didn't want to do it.. but, we tuned her in and off we went. (Although on a 40 degree angle.. So, its really hard to right this now with my foot on the galley sink to keep me from sliding off the navigation station seat).

But, it was a great night. We had brilliant stars (and a moon for just a short while after sunset). Big isolated clouds, and for the first time in a long time, we could see airline traffic overhead. It was weird to realize we really had been the only ones around for hundreds of miles.

We are all counting the miles down to the finish.. (litterally.. we shame every driver who doesn't get in their 5 miles before their half hour is over.) Since there hasn't been many shamings... we are on our way to a good 24 hour run. (Of course, we are watching Ragtime and realize she is also going along well.. Good on her.)

I've been meaning to get out some pictures of our equator crossing.. but it will have to wait until tomorrow. I'm off watch now and need to get a little shuteye before the night watches come.