St Lucia

I'm sitting on the boat White Winds in a harbour called Marigot. I arrived yesterday with only a minor problem, not noteworthy (I would just embarrass myself). I've been on my first sailing trip, and while it was mostly pleasant, there were times when I cursed myself for ever thinking I could survive out here, after only a few hours on the the first day of sailing.. yeah, weak.

It's been nice to meet up with my aunt and uncle (they've done a great job of making me feel at home), they take care of most of the sailing (if not all) because I would have run us aground within minutes. Speaking of being in distress, there was a mayday on the radio, but we were far away. Luckily other boats were in the area, and the cost guard showed up eventually, but from listening to them on the radio, I don't think I want them to try and save me should something happen. The amount of time they spent reconfirming the name and registration of the ship while there was over 1 meter of water in the boat.. thank god that another boat was already there playing overwatch for the sinking boat and could relay messages while the two on the sinking boat did their best to pump out the water (which didn't seem to be going too well).

Anyhow, I have to go now. Off for dinner. So the last thing I want to do is wish Sandrine a happy 20th birthday, Happy Birthday my lovely (it's still the 12th here love so it's still your birthday although it might have passed in Lebanon)!