On their Way to Fiji

Left this morning in about 15 to 20 kt winds, gray skies, a bit of spit, and choppy seas, but luckily the seas are better now (although doing anything below besides sleep is absurd). We are averaging about 6.5 kts on a bumpy beam reach with triple reefed main and a partial headsail. You'd love it! The skies have sort of cleared up, and a full moon just popped its head up, so we are lookin' good! We are quite close to Skylight, with Claudia and Brian from California on board, and that is comforting; several others are in the pack as well. Our location: S 18 54'  W 175 19'. I am ready for a nap before going on my watch and David is eating chicken noodle soup with Mr. Moon smiling down on him.  Wish for mellow seas.......that would be soooo nice!