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We did manage to creep out for afternoon tea but then although we sat out on the

back deck daring the rain to fall on our heads, who should sit fairly near us but Marco

and Patricia? We hoped that the lecture hall was so full that they did not notice

exactly who did and did not attend the talk. We discussed books and travels a bit with

MJ and Vanessa who joined us at our guilt table though they did not know that the

cloud hanging over that spot was such an emotion.

Now we are waiting for Recap to learn if we really are supposed to get to St. Helena

tomorrow morning for a walk about Jamestown and Longwood to see where

Napoleon strolled, horseback rode, gardened and tried to find meaning in his life

after all he had accomplished before. No doubt, John will let us know how we are

doing in making for the island.

The Recap tonight made it official that we are a day behind schedule - we do not

reach St. Helena until tomorrow night. Then our exploration of the island will happen

on Wednesday, December 3. We had a nice dinner tonight with Jackie and Claire. We

all chided Claire gently, trying to get her to be a bit more ambitious and aggressive in

walking again. She just complained that her left gluteus maximus hurt too much to

try. We are afraid she will get so dependent and fearful that she will not try at all and

then lose strength and agility which at her age would be disastrous.

Day 2 - temperature 72 and seas moderate with a Beaufort of 4-5

Two new folks joined our stretch class today so our little aft-deck is getting a bit

crowded. However, we make do and everybody finds a place to put her mat and her

body for the standing exercises. It really is a good way to start the morning because

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