8/6/2026 Sunrise after storm and dolphin 40+ days on the sea! I was a bit tired after rowing longer shifts in 3 hours on/3 hours off at a low or no speed wind/current! But turning around and seeing the sunrising from afar boosted me up a bit! Since my food pedal was lost to the sea during the knockdown a few days ago, I rowed in Ran’s seat, or in my seat but using his foot pedal! Changing seats changes the views and has given me different perspectives. In a pair setup, rowers do not change seats much, if at all, considering factors like weights, placements of personal items, etc. Now that I have less options, i actually find enjoyable to have varieties and adaptations as a result. So, let’s not be afraid of making changes, you may find it rewarding. Then, it comes the reward: a group of playful dolphins flopping around us, “catch us if you can!” Yeah, of course, I thought and automatically picked up the speed of my sleepy oars, and shouted out, “I’ll follow you if I can!” — it’s a beautiful morning, and it’s a new beginning, of a day…