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17 January
Unfortunately the photos of Justine and Barry arriving at Punta Delgada have not made it through cyberspace. An article in the local press sent by Kiko, about their circumnavigation of Tierra del Fuego, has landed in Jersey and is included for any followers conversant in Spanish (click to enlarge).

I am writing a very quick post from the Navy post at punta Delgada. They have been really kind to us and let us come up here for weather forecasts (in addition to the ones we recieve from Karel), to put ice on Barrys wrist and just for a change of scene and a chat. We did get Barrys kayak back straight away. I realise i didnt  make that clear, but it was a really scare to us and we moved the kayaks right by the tent last night. We dont bear a grudge to anyone for taking it, and we sympathise with the people protesting against the fuel price rise, but we are VERY glad they decided against burning the kayak!

Barrys wrist is a bit better today but still no good for  paddling, especially since the next paddle is a 27 nautical mile plus paddle across a big bay. Yesterday was absolutely perfect for the crossing with almost no wind all day and a beautiful sunny day; they dont get days like that very often here. the only consolation is that we would have been baking in our drysuits! today we would have the wind partly behind us, but a bit offshore. its a pretty strong wind so definately not a goer with a sore wrist.

Mum, I sent you some photos yesterday that our friend in the Navy here took of us arriving. Check your junk mail, there was also short email from me. I cant access my email here but hopefully you can find the message and photos. Better go! We are both happy and have readjusted to not paddling for a while. Things change and the challenges arent always on the water. We remain optimistic that well get on the water again in 1, 2,3, or more days. Meanwhile, there are pancakes to be eaten! Hugs and kisses to family and friends and a BIG thanks to everyone who has helped us get this far and is still helping us.

16 January, Day 5
We are having at least one more day off due to Barry’s swollen wrist, having phoned kayaking Doctor Bob Mark for advice.
Yesterday a kind man from the Navy provided lots of ice for the swelling and we had a chilled out day in the sun. 

15 January, Day 4
Barry’s wrist is swollen so we’re having a rest day today – a shame as the sea is very calm. During the night  Barry’s kayak was stolen by a protester against the rise in gas prices. They have blocked the way to the ferry and one of them wanted to put the kayak on a fire.