2000 ZULU TIME, position: 02 45 S, 096 40 W
24.08.2009

Nearly not enough wind to fill the sails. Number of squids thrown aboard: 3. Number of ships passing about 7 miles behind my stern: 1.

I am 400 miles away from the Galapagos Islands and I have over 2,500 miles left to Fatu Hiva Island. Ach, not all of you know that I am going to Marquesas Islands. Well, here I am. It is only 600 miles extra when compared to the straight route to Hawaii, but I will have much better wind conditions and I will be safer this way, since I am making a large half circle around storms ravaging the northern Pacific. What is more, I will have a better crossing angle at the next equator crossing (how many times have I crossed it?)... You may get the impression that I’ve got lost and I am sailing back and forth, well, I haven’t:).

Last night was a bit strange, again. Initially, the wind died down, but then got stronger and seemed to be blowing from various directions, changing rapidly. Interesting, huh?
I also had several dreams last night. Different themes, a bit spooky.

Once, when I woke up, I saw the alternator light glowing – a battery charging indicator. Then it started to spark at the alternator cable and the thing totally crumbled in my hands. I am surprised that it lasted that long. The other cable is still in good shape, though.
I took the engine manual and started studying it (I did it so many times that I know it almost by heart). I learned a lot again and I decided to fix it today. I lack only two connectors, which could prove to be of a great help. Geez, I need them so much! But I will make it. I hope:)
PS. I miss Dad, a lot.