Bon Voyage . . .

Hola everyone,

It looks like well finally be off tomorrow - after nine days of prep work. Weve spent 3 days onboard learning the fundamentals of sailing the boat. And, the other days weve spent doing prep work on land. The Captain has been very busy preparing the boat. Its a huge job, and Im excited to learn all about it. And yet, after all this time, I still feel like I have things Id like to finish up here. Theres never enough time!!! But, Im quite looking forward to the removal from technology. Really, I need a break. This is not SAS - no internet - not even at 40 cents a minute!!! Once were out there, its just us and the ocean. Im really excited to get out on the water again, this time really participating in the journey. Almost a year ago, I started this adventure on the sea, and somehow, Ive come back to it in the end. Well, hopefully the next time you hear from me (in about a month), Ill be a calm, tanned sailor, whose done a bit of studying for her CPA exam.

Best wishes to everyone while Im gone - especially to Sarah and Scott for their wedding (know Ill be thinking of you). Dont worry about me. Ill be having the time of my life on the Columbia (SSR 26345 (British)).

Thank you for the well wishes.

Amber (smiles!!!)