First of all, thoughts and hopes for Andrew McAuley, his wife Vicki and son Finlay. Andrew was attempting to kayak from Australia to New Zealand, an incredible 1600km sea-voyage below the 40th parallel. A distress call went out last night. Rescuers have just found his kayak, but there is no sign yet of Andrew. However, his lifejacket and immersion suit were not on the vessel, meaning that he has a chance of still being alive if he can be found. He was only 60k off the coast of New Zealand when the distress call went out.
As for me, it doesn't seem to matter much at a time like this. I've had 4 long days coming down 90 mile beach, finally making it to Port Welshpool yesterday, and now at the Mornington Peninsula for some awareness raising in Melbourne.
Love to all, and thanks to those who have called me to make sure I'm OK.
Sim