We left Santa Catalina yesterday morning and motored for about an hour before finding the wind to sail. What a wonderful day of sailing away from Panama. We were escorted by some dolphins who played with us for a short while, but it was at a time when we were going only 2 knots, so I think our wake was quite boring to them. One did put on a bit of show, jumping about 8 feet out of the water, a sight I have never before experienced out here. A whale slowly meandered by us, blowing hello about 20 feet away, and David was extremely happy he or she happened to be going away from us.
We were able to skirt two squalls last evening as we motored for a while, and, fortunately, we were able to sail again much of the night and early morn. The winds are light but nice enough to push us 3 and 4 knots. Even though Perkins is on, once again, sitting out on the bow, it is an incredibly awesome morning with blue skies surrounded by clouds on the horizon and deep, intense blue blue ocean. A turtle with an interesting hump just floated by and the feeling I have, being out here once again, is bliss. There is just something amazingly wonderful about the Pacific Ocean away from land; the constant motion, energy, and beauty makes me always realize just why I am here. Please give anyone who needs one a big hug for me. I miss sharing my love with all. I am continuing to learn more and more about myself and what I need to work on. What an ongoing task!
Our landfall is pretty far south, where the city of Salinas is, and we are going to Puerto Lucia, which has a website. Please let my sister know I love her! I don't have her email on sailmail. Bye for now. Suzi
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