Pacific Odyssey - Leg 5

This morning we woke up to a turning point in the weather: the morning temperature on deck was 22degrees Celsius. The 3 Anderson boys appeared in long pants, sweat shirts, windbreakers and wool socks, the first time since leg 1. We were wearing clothes no one had seen us wear before. Many of us pulled out sleeping bags during the night to keep warm: yes, we have crossed a line and we are surprised at how cold we feel, though the temperature reads 22 degrees, a nice summer day in Victoria. Skipper went through the steps and materials on planning an offshore route: many trainees were interested and there is a core group that is keen on creating a possible route for the next offshore voyage. Drew and Karen led a discussion on ´pain´ in our world, our response to it and thoughts on how we deal with it. It went well and people felt comfortable contributing their ideas. It rained hard and cold for a portion of the day and we immediately noticed how we spend more time below, staying warm and making warm drinks. Everyone cleaned their bunk and helped wipe down all the wooden surfaces around the cushions. Robyn and Amanda baked peanut butter brownies for dessert. Trainees and crew are very excited about arriving tomorrow and are talking about how they will fill their days, both in Okinawa, Japan, and in shanghai, China. Until tomorrow, good night, Bonice.