They have made a list of everything that needs fixing or checking before their journey. The Polynesian Islands are a long way away, 2700 nautical miles, so everything needs to be in top condition on the boat Naida. Anne has her sewing machine out on the boat and is busily sewing while Ken is dealing with mechanical issues.
Two days ago Ken went to the top of the mast to make a repair. This is not a place I would wish to be because it is 60 feet high. But it was done. Tomorrow Ken will take apart, clean and grease all the winches while Anne will make covers for the hatches because in the islands it will rain, and it will be hot, so the hatches need to be open even when it rains.
They wish to get an extended visa in the French Islands and to get one they must fly to Mexico City and visit the French Embassy in order to request the visa. Their appointment is for March 2 so they fly there on March 1. The embassy keeps their passport, then sends the visa and passports back via courier. This traveling around the ocean is complicated. Every day their list gets shorter. And by later in March they hope to be on the high seas. I am so pleased and excited to be a small part of the journey. I am vicariously making this journey, enjoying every decision. Great fun for me.
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