Jamaica leads the fleet out of Cape Town
Sent: 27/112009 14:03hrs Position: 41deg 19' S 38deg 00' E
It strikes me as ironic that whilst back from Rhos to Old Colwyn in full-on heavy soaking drizzle recently, one of the last things my sister, Kate, said to me was 'At least you won't get weather like this at sea!' For the last couple of days this is what we have had almost constantly! Meaning that full foul weather kit has been essential. The temperature has dropped rapidly and the night watches have become a contest to see who can last the longest before diving into the saloon for a warm-up and, oddly, more people are volunteering as night mothers!
During one of my sick moments early in the week I managed to be on deck long enough to get sun burnt on my face. This was really really sore and has just started to peel! From my scalp to lips, my face is coming off in man-sized flakes! Luckily, I won't be on the pull for a while!
Had my first taste of Mother Watch from Lunch time yesterday to lunchtime today. Christine and I, who I also share a bunk with, did the watch together. Tasks involve: cleaning up from lunch and preparing tea; cleaning the galley and saloon area; cleaning both heads; getting up early to have breakfast ready; more cleaning and; preparing lunch. Meal times can be a little hectic as the watches eat separately and you often have to do a quick wash of pots in between. Our watch was particularly succesful as I managed to make 2 banana cakes with the (not quite) mouldy bananas left from Cape Town. We had them with tea, just, and they were rather yummy - if I'm allowed to say so for myself!
Time for bed now. A quick 3 hours before back on watch at midnight - the COLD watch! My mid-layers got tested for the 1st time today and they are fably warm! Might need to re-think China though!
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