In normal life when you make a mistake there are usually not large or mmediate repercussions. Of course if you are driving that isn't the case. But in general, its easy to correct and fix something before any damage is done.
At sea, things are a bit different.
Before we head anywhere new there is a whole series of things that must happen. Everything must be tied down, put away and carefully latched into place so when things get rocky they don't break or fly off the boat.
The port hatches (windows) all have to be closed properly.
Brian has a whole series of details to handle.
When we left Fiji, Jess went below to close the port hatches in the stateroom where he sleeps. He didn't notice that a curtain had become stuck in one of them. That doesn't make for a tight seal.
When we arrived in Venuatu, he noticed that the bunks were wet. When I went to investigate, it turns out that the upper and lower bunks were both completely soaked through and through. A big foam top layer and the lower mattress on both bunks were totally wet from ocean spray.
We took everything apart and started the drying process.
This is one of those moments where you get to see someone's true colors.
No question, some people would have been ballistic in a moment like this. Brian, on the other hand, never raised his voice. He simply, with authority in his voice, insisted that Jess figure out how to fix it.
I was impressed, and more than a little bit thankful.
Jess is seriously hard on himself whenever the slightest thing goes wrong. He was already in tears. He certainly didn't need Brian or I to yell at him in order to know that he had screwed up.
We discovered we had a stow away. In addition to dead jumping fish on the deck, we found a bird. Must have rode with us all night.
Next - Vanuatu is so very lovely. I can't get over how wonderful the fresh air market is.
Debbie Takara Shelor
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