Yesterday we crossed an imaginary line on the chart into a sailors dream. Crossing 30 degrees north feels like entering a whole new world. Clear skies, warm trade winds whispering in the rigging, and sunshine – a welcome change after days of relentless clouds and cool temperatures. Even the clouds themselves look different – those fluffy ones with flat bottoms, just like you see in the tropics.
We're less than 40 nautical miles from the marina now, and the anticipation is building. Busy days and restful nights filled with uninterrupted sleep – luxuries we haven't had much of lately – are definitely on the agenda.
The constant dampness seems like a distant memory as we dry out under the warm sunshine. Those perpetually damp socks are finally getting a chance to breathe (and maybe even a triumphant return to the sock draw or even garbage bag as hopefully they wont be required again!).
We're definitely looking forward to a chance to restock supplies, catch up on some maintenance, and enjoying the Canarian welcome that awaits us. But for now, we're savoring the feeling of warm trade winds and the promise of a good night's sleep under clear skies. The Atlantic can be a fickle mistress, but today, she's treating us right. Here's to fair winds, following seas, and a blog rest as the rules of delivery blogs mean I don't have to write one in port!