The butterflies are here. While they have made appearances over the past week, they have definitely arrived in full force today. With close on 24 hours till we set off, emotion levels are running high.
The packing of the boat is being finalized today. Provisions were rationed yesterday, and the final food-packs for each day were picked up at 9am this morning to be packed into the boat. We have manage to pack the food so that most of your heavier provisions fall into the first week. Besides anything it should encourage fast sailing in that anything over 21 days will see us eating rice-cakes close to three times a day, with nothing but chewing-gum for snacks. Post-24 days we will be eating Michaela Mae.
The boys and Michaela have landed in Johannesburg, and after a fleeting visit back to the flat are now on their way back to catch their flight. We have all missed them being around, and I think a lot of the apprehension will subside on their arrival.
So the last communication tests are completed, and only a few more items are left to be done today. The final packing of the boat should be completed by lunch time, just in time to meet the boys at the airport. Hopefully.
Go Team Robinson! Wishing you Fine sailing, clear skies and fun times, safe travels!
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