In The Azores

Leaving from St. Martin in the Caribbean we spent 16 days in open seas til the land ho cry 15 miles out from the Portuguese Island of Fiail in the Azores, early Sunday morning. We hope to leave Thursday and pass through Falmouth, UK and then finish in The Solent, England by around the 15th. I am more impressed by the Azores than any spot I've visited in a long time. Much more to come later.

Anselmo said to me last night while we were making dinner on the boat the following (paraphrased). He was peaking of his 'free spirit' lifestyle and refusal to settle into the security of a career and a fixed home.

Man, you know people are scared, and shit yeah, it's scary. Fuck, life is scary, i mean people used to have to fend off wild bears and robbers and shit. Plus, you die, you know. I mean, its like a horror movie, theres the guy with a knife and you dont know if he is going to get you or not! But thats life, what is this about life being safe and comfortable- Thats not happiness you know.