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The sun just opened it's red eye on me from the horizon. As if it did not get much sleep tonight, neither. It is 6:30 and we are about 2 days away from La Coruna and the Bay of Biscay. We left Sao Miguel 5 days ago, my sister Kristin and me. The Azores seemed to be beautiful islands but we hurry along to try to reach the English Channel before Kristin has to get back to work. A lot of dolphins welcomed us as we approached Ponta Delgada last week. And two sprays of water made us move closer. Watching whales is exciting. First I suggested that this was one with separate hot and cold water, but the two sprays was actually representing two of the kind. In thanks of being videorecorded they finally dived showing the classic goodbyetail. Amazing. The Atlantic ocean has been rough but also smooth, and with beautiful birds and sea animals. What a Creator! Thanks again. R

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We have had some wonderful days with speedy sailing now. But approaching the Azores the high pressure system does not allow sailing for the time being. Hakuna matata, we have enough diesel to go all the way to Ponta Delgada if necessary, 370 Nm. We are racing with dolphins now and then, beautiful animals. I hope to spot some whales between the islands. I have heard that the male whale will approach a sailing boat as if she is a female whale. When he comes close to our boat I guess he will hear the noise of the engine and move at a careful distance.

Once a week there is a ship passing by. The other day a container ship with Chinese letters (no, not biscuits, just on the side of the hull) was passing slowly westwards. Toys for US ?
Today we saw a glimpse of an orange structure. Probably a camouflaged fruitloving shark w a preference for oranges.
Happy Easter holidays! R