Okay, so we're not really sailing to China. Slow Boat to Tenerife just didn't have the same ring to it. The slow part is accurate, though. As an inter-island ferry originally, the Africa Mercy wasn't exactly designed for ocean going passages. She pretty much plows through the water and rocks like a milk carton in a bathtub. Actually, Elijah is fond of saying, "sailing rocks!". 
We cleared the breakwater in Lome yesterday morning and are making our
way to the Canary Islands for a shipyard period. I had the opportunity
to get my hands dirty a bit and work the aft mooring deck,
which was a welcome change of pace from leadership and management
duties. I was tough to miss in my day-glo orange coveralls and helmet.We had an amazing dolphin show yesterday afternoon. There were hundreds of dolphins swimming, jumping, spinning, and splashing around the ship.
Our family love being at sea and so far no seasickness! Please pray
that that continues to be the case and for a safe voyage to our next
port of call.
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