Hello!

You’ll probably find the flow of bogs that will follow this one – a little erratic! That’s because the only connection I have with the outside world – that’s you guys – is via a satellite phone and its really expensive (you’re worth it). I will send simple e-mails to Alice in Boston and she will post them on the blog. She will also collect your comments and send them back to me so I can see what’s being said. You might find there’s nothing for a couple of days – and then two or three – or you may not! Until I find a rhythm to life here – it’s hard to know what time I’ll have and when.

Right now, the boat is tied up here in Stanley (used to be referred to as Port Stanley, I believe) in the Falklands – so now you know that I made it – just not how and when! We are on shore power and shore water – so luxurious.

We’ll be pushing out next Saturday to spend 10 hours cruising around the Islands and then we’ll return to Stanley to clean ourselves up and head across to Cape Town, South Africa. For now – the luxuries are small and most welcome!

The story will soon begin!

Pip pip!