The unexpected

You never know what to expect out here...

Our next destination: Ilse of Pins
Distance: 120 miles
Desired wind direction: E and anything north of E
Desired Speed: 15 Knots
One overnight

Our weather indicated a E wind shifting to the NE at 15 by midnight so all was a go. We headed out to winds on our nose (South) and sailing not in the direction we wanted to go. We sailed fast across to New Caledonia but needed to head way south to the Ilse of Pins. We decided to stick it out and see if the wind would shift. Paul called up more weather a few hours later only to get unfavorable information. Okay, so it's not going to be our best passage but lets make the best of it. Trying to keep a speed up so we will arrive during the day. As night approached we started to get ready to settle down and start watches. Merric was sleeping outside and Seanna was going down in our room and Paul was brushing his teeth when Seanna called out "I just threw up". Shoot, she is in our room and we just pulled out all the warm blankets since it's starting to get cold. So, now I am cleaning up Seanna and Paul is pulling off sheets and pillows. Poor baby. She usually doesn't get sick and if she does she is quick about getting somewhere easy to clean. At the last anchorage a boat friend of ours gave me some hamburger helper. Now, I am not one to use stuff like this but since we were under passage and it was easy I figured I would give it a try. Well, It didn't sit right with Seanna and probably will never touch that stuff again. Nothing is easy out here. Now we have to sleep on mattresses fully clothed until we reach our destination so we can do laundry. Fun Fun!!!!

We made it in safe and sound. It's just beautiful. I can see why they call it the island of Pines. It's full of Pine trees.
22.39S 167.26E