Day 120: BAD

Whatever it was that you all said to Neptune yesterday, it must have worked. Conditions today were beautiful once the clouds cleared. Wave height, wind speed, and temperature were all perfect for a comfortable and profitable day’s rowing. It is … Continued

Day 116: A Squadron of Squid

I’m not sure what the collective noun for a group of squid is, but today “squadron” seemed appropriate. There were several major outbreaks of wildlife during the day. A couple of times this morning I could hardly get my oars … Continued

Day 111: The 21st Century Explorer

Today I’ve been listening to The River of Doubt by Candice Millard, about Theodore Roosevelt’s rather too eventful expedition in the Amazon in 1913-1914. Roosevelt’s adventure took place during what came to be known as the Golden Age of Exploration. … Continued