Day 16–Friday May 27th

Hello everyone-

Welcome to the zone of intertropical convergence (which has become our
realm). ITCZ is a dazed and confused zone filled with an INTERESTING
array of weather phenomenon. Intention seems to like the challenge. It
began in earnest late afternoon yesterday. We navigated through a myriad
of ‘mini’ storms (called squalls), successfully dodging some & taking a
beating from others. It was my turn for night-watch (10PM-1AM). Jim
stayed in the cockpit with me, (since I’m a novice at this), lying down
across from me to sleep & rest his previously-tweaked back. A huge,
ominous dark cloud loomed to the east, quietly gauging it’s proximity to
us. This thing was an ENTITY & I could feel it’s presence. We sailed
slowly under it, while it’s moisture-laden mass began to snuff out the
stars & newly-risen moon. An occasional bolt of lightening amped it’s
intensity. It got darker & darker as the storm enveloped
us….beckoning, welcoming. It felt like we had entered a great cave,
the air feeling thick, damp & warm. Pleasant. The seas suddenly smoothed
out into a rolling calm, as the entity attempted to lull us with it’s
hypnotic spell. This was one of the most eerie, yet awe-inspiring
moments I have ever encountered. Then all hell broke loose. The thing
turned on us, intending to have it’s way, while once again whipping the
seas into a sudden fury. A startled Intention bolted, galloping faster &
faster; so fast as to create flying sparks amidst her churning wake.
Okay, Captain Jim…time to work your magic…
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BIRDS OF A SCALE
OR FISH OF A FEATHER-
OH, WHAT KIND OF CRITTER
DOES HERE FLOCK TOGETHER?
FLY, SKIM, FLY, SWIM
TRUE PARADOX AT SEA
SCHOOL OR FLOCK
FLOCK OR SCHOOL
WHAT KIND OF CRITTER
DO YOU BE?

Much love to you all!
Darla