08/12 4am. Nightwatch

Got up at 4 to start my night watch shift with josh. I was awake anyway cause its so bloody hot in the rear cabin. All is normal on the boat apart from my apparent hunger and a need to piss - even at this rediculous hour. Signs of me getting old it seems.

I think choosing this shift was best cause we get the sunrise. Haven't seen a proper one yet since we've been away, despite the many early morning departures and a 4am hike in Xela, Guatemala and the countless other night buses we've taken so far on out escapade.

Signs of an electrical storm on the horizon, but looks like it won't affect us too much apart from giving us a great light show. Seen a few shooting stars and sometimes the whole sky is lit up. Absolutely incredible and a definite way to keep awake at this our with nothing else for miles and miles to see.

Considering there is still no moon and you can't see the horizon, and therefore no static point to concentrate on, I'm surprised I'm not feeling a little queezy. The bobbing and swaying in complete darkness would understandably make anyone feel pissed as a fart and want to hurl over the side. Thankfully not me. Today.

Doubt we'll get to Colombia on time. There's still no wind and were having to use the engine most of the time. Slow progress especially when the engine breaks down on out boat or Iliki's which seema to happen often.

Sailing all day and no swim stops. The wind is picking up tho which is great news.

First close dolphin sighting too! First there were 3 way off in the distance, then suddenly they were right with us at the front of the boat! Dodging and weaving each other as if they'd been trained to entertain.







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Location:Somewhere en route to Cartagena, Colombia