The ship has had no satellite internet since we left Peru, i think because the course is such that the ships stacks are between the dish and the satellite (which is geosynchronous over South America at the Equator).
As you can tell, this is still Barry since Jane is very sick, having contracted a different flu strain back to back with the first one. Cough, fever, nose, aching all over and headache, you name it, she's got it. She has been isolated again and we will miss Easter Island as a result. Since we were there last year and had a wonderful tour we don't mind missing it this time, thank goodness. Although I am not isolated, still I am staying away from our friends on board, eating alone etc. Jane is receiving excellent care on board, with regular visits from the medical staff.
The latest bulletin as of Sunday morning is that Jane is marginally better and starting to eat, even reading the newspaper at the moment. Whew!
We always welcome sea days because there is no port to tour or excursion to take,just relax and do what you please. Both Jane and I have Kindles with multi books so reading on the deck outside our cabin is a great way to relax. The South Pacific weather has been surprisingly moderate with temps about 21degrees C and relatively calm seas. We are staying in the same time zone for this 2400+ mile leg to Easter Island since it is Chilean territory and is keeping Chile time. Once we clear the Island we will be gaining an hour almost each day. It feels great to be able to sleep in an extra hour without losing any of the day's activities.
The Pacific is HUGE. We will have sailed 4 days before reaching Easter Island, then will sail another 2 days before reaching Pitcairn Island, where we will spend the day welcoming the islanders aboard to buy their wares and talking to them. Then another 2 days before reaching Tahiti, and so onward to more South Sea islands.
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