We've long anticipated this party of crossing into the southern hemisphere...and what a time it was. The powers to be cooperated by giving us sunshine after three days of clouds and rain, and allowed us to 'cross the line' (equator) in the daytime. We readied ourselves with our usual saltwater bucket shower, followed by a fresh water rinse. (I've come to like the garden sprayer M insisted on bringing aboard for that reason...but there's still no place to store it.) Infini was sailing along nicely in 13kts of wind on a port tack, although fighting an adverse current. We took pictures of the 12:56 event, and will add them when we get internet. I had a bottle of champagne stowed for the occasion, but will save that for our arrival in the Galapagos, as we run a dry boat when out. We did a rum toast to Neptune, and of course had to have a snort to celebrate. We were also presented certificates as Qualified Members and were duly initiated into the Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of Shellbacks. Humus, apple and crackers made a nice picnic for us. Now for another nap! M...it sure is funny seeing an "S" in front of the latitude numbers on the GPS...we really are in the southern hemisphere!
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