saying good-bye

peter had decided to go back to his family for christmas so he flew back to london on the 22. I met him for only one day which we spent on board talking and just catching up. it was good we stayed on board as the wind picked up quite a bit at the anchorage and we dragged. luckily with three on board it was not difficult to re anchor to a closer and much calmer place. sill closer to land we continued to roll. the swell in this anchorage is really something. it is just on the verge of being uncomfortable. but a little closer to land gets more tenable. as for the wind, it continued for the better part of the day and the two days after that, but no more dragging. esteban went with peter to customs to get the stamp out and they said their goodbyes. he was sad to see him go. he really grew close to peter during the crossing. we can only hope he comes to visit soon.