At noon on Wednesday, March 30, we were at 5-09N 148-15W steering 142M at about 7.5 kts. Wind decreased to about 15 kts as we entered the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone this morning. This is where trade winds from the northern and southern hemisphere bend together in a band, about 4 to 8 degrees north longitude. It is humid, cloudy and raining. The good news is that we have seen no lightning. Squalls cover the radar screen. We expect to be past this tomorrow. This was a perfect day for high energy chores, electric that is. Downpours caused us to shut all doors and windows, so on came our trusty 16 kw Northern Lights generator, air conditioners, washer and dryer, coffee pot and the watermaker. After all, it is good for the generator to have a substantial load, when running. These creature comforts make cruising and ocean crossings a pleasure, and our Nordhavn the perfect platform. Dick and Gail Barnes Aboard Ice Dancer Nordhavn 50 #22