Although today has been mostly sunny, we have had enough rain the past few days in passing showers so that THE HAWKE OF TUONELA’s leaks have reappeared. 

        I was able to see last evening precisely where two drips were coming in from around the fireplace chimney; but today, as ever, could not find the sources on deck. 

        Showers are predicted for the next several days.  I will have ample opportunity for further study.

        Halfway on my row back to THE HAWKE OF TUONELA this morning I passed a duck, loitering around an unoccupied boat on another mooring.  Hopefully the duck followed me, paddling faster when I sped up, slowing when I slowed. 

        His, or her, hopes were in vain.  I don’t want ducks to start thinking of THE HAWKE OF TUONELA as a good place to hang out.

        I finished the first draft of my circumnavigation analysis article.  It is twice as long as usual, so perhaps a two-part piece.

        In addition to the company of ducks, one of the many pleasures of living on a boat is that beauty is often only a step away.

        I glanced out the companionway the other evening and saw the full moon moving behind clouds.  Reaching for my camera, I took several quick shots.  I like this apocalyptic one best.