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10/22/2008: "Estelle sweet sixteen"

Estelle celebrated her 16th birthday at the Isle of Pines. When in a french country do as the french do - so we had escargot d'isle du pin (local snails). They were amazingly nice once you got over the idea of it being a snail.
Estelle has celebrated many birthdays at sea and has become a competant and useful sailor. Our wonderful daughter is a pleasure to have as company and has helped make the last three years journey on our tour of Melanesia a pleasure. Thanks for being a great kid Estelle! We love you.