9th of August, 2009

It feels weird to think that land is so close... This leg of my cruise is the slowest one, or rather, the most zig-zag one, and I have to struggle to reach my destination, but then the struggle itself is what I am here for and what I like. It is hard to explain, even to myself.
Suddenly, a lot of issues pop up: to prepare documents, an additional anchor line, change my clothes, prepare a yellow flag, etc. I have even thought about manicure, but then the list of things to do at the engine is so long that all the effort would be in vain.
By the way, I wonder if the Galapagos Islands have changed since my last visit there? It was 7 years ago. In the morning: land, ho!
I can see San Cristobal Island, but I have to pass it by. Geez, what a swinging! The bird is gone. UFO! Definitely the UFO took him. Poor creature...

Someone spoke over a radio about a thief caught red handed on some yacht. I failed to learn which island it was, though. The guy could have been a Martian. Well, I guess it is high time to change my reading list or you will get convinced that I’ve got crazy at sea... or maybe I am a Martian? yes, I am, but the one from Venus:)