Sep 27, 2005 - 1040hrs UTC

1040hrs 27 Sep 2005 UTC 15’46”S 026’58”W Ref 388

DB 125, 9115 gps 128. As you can see, we are creeping infinitesimally eastwards again. We have been further east since the equator, but this may be the beginning of the real turn for home. As I write, we are heading directly for Tristan da CunhaA remote volcanic group of islands in the south Atlantic Ocean. It is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world. Tristan da Cunha is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. More on wikipedia. nearly 1500 miles ahead.

We have passed Ascension Island and are just passing St. Helena way over to the East. Watch this space – here’s hoping. I have learned not to take anything for granted out here, though.