Well, we were supposed to set off sailing today, but here we are, firmly on dry land . . . It is incredible how much goes into preparing for a 6 week trip like this. We have been doing alot of shopping for supplies and getting to know each other. Yesterday, we got to go out on the boat and train all day. It was beautiful, sunny weather and amazing fun! We learned some basic nautical knots, how to coil rope (yes, this is a process), and how to hoist and lower sails. It is going to be really challenging work. But, I am going to learn so much and love being out on the ocean so much! It just makes me feel so alive in such an uncomplicated way. When we stopped for dinner around 5, we were all beat. I really could have just climbed into one of the bunks and been set for the night. But, we had to go back into town to our hotel. So, did some shopping, a bit more eating, and watched a movie on my lap top. It looks like we will be taking off in a few days - maybe Saturday or Sunday. Today we had a free day. I got some things done, but not as much as I wanted (OF COURSE!!!). Tomorrow is another day of training on the ship.