Saturday, October 10, 2009

Red tide

The brightest phosphorescence I've EVER seen right now thanks to a Red Tide. During the day, the ocean has a somber magenta hue, with untold numbers of phytoplankton swimming outside the range of the visible eye. Dolphins are going nuts feeding on fish which are probably getting fat off the little critters.

The best part is that while rowing at night, wherever the oars touch the water, bright fluorescent green/turquoise sparkles and swirls like clouds dissipating. Motorboat coming towards us has a green "beard" in the bow wave. We jumped for a swim just to make the equivalent of snow angels in the water ..! 

We've been anchored for the week, saving money on slip fees - since the program is currently broke. Our nonprofit status has not yet become official, so we haven't been able to take on funds as planned. Meanwhile the boat is thirsty for repairs and the credit card is maxing out. Such is the way of a grassroots expedition I suppose. We are hoping things will get squared away in a month - fingers crossed.

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