Sailing from Punta Arenas

Today we're sailing at 12 noon. I'm excited to be leaving, but at the same
time, this trip feels different from every other voyage I've taken. I have
to admit I'm being affected by being on the boat again more than I thought
I would, after Joshua was lost. They've named the conference room in the
warehouse after him, and I've also found where I wrote down the latitude
and longitude where we discovered him missing.

I'm definitely ready for the 4 days on board, although I am still hoping
and praying for a smooth crossing. We'll start working just after we're
underway, and hopefully we'll be able to take a slow pace with it. We had
a great meal last night at Remezon, but I'm also ready for the steady
schedule of the vessel.

I'll write more once we're underway; remember to check out the pictures at

www.flickr.com/photos/squeedunk.