Dear All,
First of all I would like to extend sincere words of appreciation for your support over the past weeks. I am overwhelmed by how many followed the journey and offered words of encouragement. In trying times those very words buoyed me up and kept my spirits high.
A week has passed since landfall and I apologize for lack of quicker updates however I am only just starting to feel normal once again after several days of 18 hour sleeps and substantial amounts of nourishment. Walking, something most of us take for granted, proved a great ordeal for the first 4-5 days back on land.
Yesterday I spent the afternoon basking in the sun, eating and swimming with the turtles here in Barbados. Normalcy returns.
I have been gathering my thoughts and revelations and will be posting at greater length in the coming days along with photos of our epic journey. I look forward to sharing as much as I can with you about every aspect of what I experienced along the 2598 miles at sea. Wonderful highs and depths of abyss to test the mettle of any soul.
I would also like to thank everyone for your generous contributions toward the fundraising efforts. You have exceeded my expectations and I am humbled by your interest and support.
A truly fabulous experience. Thank you!
Big hugs!
Jonathan
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Land! Land! Land
Just got a call from Jon via satellite phone, 12 miles from Barbados, and about 2500 miles from the Canary Islands. He is going to land around midnight tonight!
He's in good spirits and planning on tackling a great lake instead of an ocean next time he wants an big workout.
His mom is waiting on the island, hopefully looking for Ben and Jerrys.
Congrats here:
jonathanpaine@yahoo.com
Donate here:
https://sites.google.com/site/friendsofdrowing/alumni/belvia
Track progress here:
www.woodvale-works.com
W O W!!!
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