Day 20–Tuesday, May 31st

Hi again-

We crossed the equator late this morning & had a little ceremony to give
thanks and appease Neptune. John & I have now graduated from the ranks
of pollywog-ism to become official shell-backs. Captain Jim played the
part of Neptune & did a great job. It’s another perfect sailing
day–sunny & clear, with good winds giving us about 6-7 knots average.
At this rate, we should be arriving in Hiva Oa in about 5 days (KEEP UP,
winds!).

Warm, soft, velvety night
Backdrop to a zillion lighted jewels
Moonless & cloudless
Stars are the stars tonight
Everywhere I look
Horizon to horizon
Three hundred sixty degrees
Stars meet the seas
Southern Cross dances
Over our destination
Big Dipper reminds us
Of where we came from
As she slowly dips her dipper
Into frigid northern waters
Stars even grace the seas tonight
As Intention slips effortlessly
And oh-so-swiftly through
Exciting these dormant diamonds
Into revealing their brilliance

Thanks again for focusing your attention with us; it worked like a
miracle!

Much love,
Darla