Pacific Grace 2009 - Trip 5

Another great day today. We met the Swift in the early afternoon for a picnic dinner on the beach. We had the famous Paella bake complete with fresh fish caught yesterday. All gathered on the beach to make the two fires, one for cooking and one for providing coals to the cooking fire. While the Paella was being prepared another team was building a sauna a bit further down the beach. With the 48 inch Paella pan simmering well, Greek salad and hot dogs with fresh buns were set out to augment the dinner. Shortly after the meal, rocks for the sauna were placed on the fire and all those who were interested had the chance for two great runs at the sauna. It was made large enough for about 25 people and after the hot rocks were loaded into the 3 buckets and spaced evenly down the center of the tent everyone loaded in. Once all openings were closed water was dribbled onto the hot rocks creating the desired steam. Inside the sauna the steam was so thick that you could not see the person sitting next to you. As soon as every person was sufficiently "poached" a chant was started and all blasted out of the tent and ran down the beach to jump into the ocean. Very invigorating. Our day together was a great success. Mugup was aboard the Grace with both everyone from both boats singing together. Close to 80 people busting out with all their favorite tunes. All are well and already you can see this group growing stronger together.