I am writing to you from the United States of America!
Home! Well, 3 of us are home - we girls flew out of Vanuatu on the same day that two able-bodied crew members flew in. Now, Jim, Rick and Dave are pitting themselves against the elements en route to Hawaii, then home to Seattle. Evidently, the winds are a little more out of the south, blowing about 20, and they are making 7-8 knots. That sounds pretty good. Jim said it has been a bit bumpy - they are getting a lot of water over the deck, but the inside is dry. It has been hot and muggy as they get closer to the equator. They are hoping to stop at Palmyra Atoll, but if the winds turn more east, they will miss it. I think they are all pretty goal-oriented to get Ruby Slippers safely home.
Molly, Jessie and I are comfortably anchored in my sister’s house in Enumclaw. I have 4 sisters and a mom here, so it has been all family, all the time. We miss the boat and Jim, but have been busy getting used to solid land. I love going to the grocery store and just staring at the produce section. It is such a beautiful sight!
I will keep you posted on Jim’s progress as he moves toward Hawaii. There’s no place like home! ~ Jeanna