Our first South Pacific landfall is approaching. We crossed the equator about 10 PM last night, and I found an “Equator crossing Certificate” on my bed after dinner. Pretty silly.

We are now at 3 38 S and steaming at 18 knots.

The wind is strong today, on the port beam, probably close to 30 knots. We have never had less than 6 or more than 30 knots so far, and never dead on the nose, so I guess a small boat could sail out here pretty safely at this time of year. Mike Mcgrath, who is on this list, has done it, more than once.

I just got back from a presentation in the ship’s show lounge, where details of Moorea, Bora Bora and Raiatea were given. All three sound like great places. We will be in Bora Bora on Sunday and Monday so I hope to hear some of that great Tahitian singing.