Today’s weather was slightly less wet than yesterday. Scanning was still in order, so I returned to my colour slides from May 2004 in Barbados.
Two days ago, we left Sam coming into sight of the watchers on the yacht. He was soon to experience his first land for 59 days on the wide, dark, deep, Atlantic Ocean. Jessica, Louisa, Chris, Frances, Fiona, and I were privileged to be there to share the moments.
We watched him make his way from the calmer, but still choppy, Caribbean Sea to the more sheltered Western side of Barbados.
He paused to film us,
before taking in the surrounding buildings and vegetation, and navigating these pier struts.
Louisa, Jessica, and Dixie, were making their own record.
Louisa seems to have spotted something overhead.
Sam continues on his way,
encouraged by local residents,
until he nears the windsock which marks the finish line.
Excitement mounted.
Meanwhile, on 27th August 2015, we enjoyed Jackie’s scrumptious cottage pie, Becky’s pasta bake, and crisp carrots, with which Ian drank San Miguel; Jackie, Hoegaarden; and Becky and I finished the Teroldego Rotaliano.
Excitement mounted, indeed! Great record keeping of this joyous event. I was cheering him along to the finish line!
Great choice on the Teroldego! 🍷
Thanks, Oscar
A cliff hanger ending! I hope there is more to come!
Thank you Pauline. I wrote my response to Lisa before I read your comment. 🙂
Did he make it, or did a shark get him? Or a last minute pirate? The series of photos is actually rather suspense-filled. Wonderful!
Many thanks, Bruce. I’m pleased it worked. So far…..
Keep it going… we’re on tender hooks!
Waiting for the finish!!!
Thank you Lisa. I thought I’d leave a cliffhanger
I’ll be waiting.
Thanks, Laurie
Fantastic post, great photos too.
Thanks, Vinnieh
What a great journey – his face said it all. Hope we get to see the finish!!
Thanks, Mary. You will
How did you and the family manage with him out in the ocean in that thing? He’s not the only one who was incredibly brave!