Less bummed out today. Holding all these disparate emotions - disappointed, relieved, confused, grateful...We humans. Flexible. I realized that I'd placed a lot of hopes/expectations on this journey - hoping to challenge some familiar habits, get out of regular environment to take a look at other possibilities, other options about how to use my time and energy. Maybe w/no pressing commitments beyond boat safety and food, there would be clarity and decision. Walking back into our wonderful home I was faced with familiar habits, regular environment and lack of clarity. Gotta get that by another avenue, I guess.

On the plus side of the "journey" balance sheet - I'm much more comfortable estimating distances on the charts, even finding where I am on the chart. I know how to use the Elderige tide book. I know more about effect of wind on waves and how to manage effect on steering a course. I know the sequence for starting and stopping the engine. And, I have a new app on my smart phone that predicts the wind speed and direction. Not rocket science but good to be somewhat conversant. I can turn on the heat and cook on the propane stove

We put some good systems in place during our 2+weeks on board.

And today, we got to SAIL for the first time since leaving, only my 3rd sail. Maggie joined us. We got 4 sails shaken out and working, 10 degrees of tilt, 6 knots. Beautiful sun. Not too cold. Just between Bustin and Little Bustin, then round little Bustin and sail to our red nun, then motor back to the dock. Totally delicious.  Maybe the photos Maggie made will be available tomorrow.