Leaving Land.....

See ya later Kauai.....the beautiful mountains and waterfalls of the surrounding area of Hanalei where we have stayed the past few days have been a nice break. However, we have run into some problems. We blew a sail and the only sail that we had didn't make it to Hanalei so we are going to have to do with what we have. Also, Mike's back is out so while he's getting a massage on the beach I'm sitting here writing about it.

The last few days have been nice.....to be on land staying at my friend's Juels and Angus's gysy wagon....however the trip from Oahu to Kauai was one pukey adventure for me.

I puked over the side till I could puke no more. I heaved everything out till it was dry and then some. The channel was pretty gnarly since the typhoon was coming and the waves were 8-10 feet close together, wind going strong and pushed us 23 hours later to Kauai where I went to shore and promptly ate a burger, beer, and fries.....which made my stomach feel a bit happier. Not that I ever eat burgers but it sounded good.

So I have to beat this sea sickness. It's really not good.

But on the bright side, I went to the store and bought another ukelele....this time a baritone uke. Hopefully I will have plenty of time to read, play music, and NOT puke.

Tonight Juels and Angus are coming over for dinner so I better get preparing.....

My thoughts on this trip.

I hope to grow.
I hope to find my strength.
I hope to find my inner power.
I hope to be proud of my accomplishments.
I hope to fulfill my dream of crossing an ocean.
I hope to have fun and laugh.
I hope to have a great sail with no major problems.
I hope to be safe.
I hope to be happy.
I hope to eat well.
I hope to learn a lot.
I hope to be healthy.
I hope to write a lot.
I hope to get along well with my captain.
I hope to reach land.
I hope that Isabella will get us there safely and promptly.
I hope to succeed.

Please think and pray for us.....send your angels to watch over us.

Much love to you all.

Leaving land saturday, June 26 till............