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Pacific Grace 2003 Leg 2
The second leg of the 2003 offshore:
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Puntarenas, Costa Rica
November 16 to January 16, 2004
The Sail and Life Training Society is a veteran of four previous deep sea adventures. This will be the first visit of the Pacific Grace to many of the countries, ports and remote communities which are familiar to the Graceīs sister training ship, the Pacific Swift. The voyage will be comprised of four distinct legs.Trainees may apply for one or more legs with no restriction as to numbers of legs except for availability at the time of application. Each leg will consist of several intermediate stops between ports of arrival or departure; however, these stops are subject to prevailing weather and the political situation and may be increased or eliminated at the discretion of the shipīs master.
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tracking Pacific Grace: 35 recorded positions
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Puntarenas, Costa Rica
November 16 to January 16, 2004
The Sail and Life Training Society is a veteran of four previous deep sea adventures. This will be the first visit of the Pacific Grace to many of the countries, ports and remote communities which are familiar to the Graceīs sister training ship, the Pacific Swift. The voyage will be comprised of four distinct legs.Trainees may apply for one or more legs with no restriction as to numbers of legs except for availability at the time of application. Each leg will consist of several intermediate stops between ports of arrival or departure; however, these stops are subject to prevailing weather and the political situation and may be increased or eliminated at the discretion of the shipīs master.
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tracking Pacific Grace: 35 recorded positions
| Last Position: 9°27'36.00 N 84°31'48.00 W on December 25th 2003 @ 19:30 |
Ship's Log:
Idyllic is the best way to describe today. Our morning due to a planned brunch was slow, quiet and peaceful. Some were swimming, some ashore collecting coconuts, others reading or sleeping late. Just before ten we all assembled to open our stockings which had been lovingly made and filled by Shauna, Andrea L and Brandy. Each stocking had a name and special goodies relevant to the owner. These were hung in the early hours of the morning as to surprise everyone on wakeing. Brunch followed, and it was a brunch to rival high tea at the Empress. Eggs, hash browns, Fruit plates, crepes with multiple sauses, real juices(cold)and cereal to round things out. A very slow enjoyable meal.
Our afternoon was spent swimming, tarzan swinging and enjoying gifts sent from home. At about 1300hrs the coffee house began making specialized drinks for everyone as we gathered to open our secret Santa gifts. I must say this was one of the most heart warming times we have had together. All the gifts assembled under the tree were handed out one by one as we all watched the anticipation of the giver and receiver. Wonderful gifts were presented, each giver was hugged and thanked in a way that ment something to everyone. This process took a couple of hours but to everyone the time flew. Christmas baking also made its rounds as gifts were being opened. Pepper nuts, shortbread, rum balls and biscoti all fresh from the baking crew. More swimming and beach trips before supper which began at 1730.
I wish you all could have had the chance to peek in on the scene. With the aft cabin house decorated with table cloths, candles and Christmas lights. We had a place for all to sit down and enjoy our meal together. After pulling our beatifully made crakers we sat down to enjoy turkey, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, carrots and gravy. A party punch was served cold and the scene was delightful as all sat around in their party hats, chatting, laughing and relishing in the moment. John A read the Christmas story from Luke as we enjoyed desert. At the moment all are participating in the post Christmas slumber.
Tomorrow is a planned day off!
Our afternoon was spent swimming, tarzan swinging and enjoying gifts sent from home. At about 1300hrs the coffee house began making specialized drinks for everyone as we gathered to open our secret Santa gifts. I must say this was one of the most heart warming times we have had together. All the gifts assembled under the tree were handed out one by one as we all watched the anticipation of the giver and receiver. Wonderful gifts were presented, each giver was hugged and thanked in a way that ment something to everyone. This process took a couple of hours but to everyone the time flew. Christmas baking also made its rounds as gifts were being opened. Pepper nuts, shortbread, rum balls and biscoti all fresh from the baking crew. More swimming and beach trips before supper which began at 1730.
I wish you all could have had the chance to peek in on the scene. With the aft cabin house decorated with table cloths, candles and Christmas lights. We had a place for all to sit down and enjoy our meal together. After pulling our beatifully made crakers we sat down to enjoy turkey, stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes, carrots and gravy. A party punch was served cold and the scene was delightful as all sat around in their party hats, chatting, laughing and relishing in the moment. John A read the Christmas story from Luke as we enjoyed desert. At the moment all are participating in the post Christmas slumber.
Tomorrow is a planned day off!
Observations:
Some overcast,warm
Readings:
| Pressure | B1020 |
| Wind | 10NE |
| Temp | |
| processed: 2003-12-25 21:15:01 |
