Chasing a dream all the way around the world

On October 18, 2009, 16-year-old Jessica Watson set sail from Sydney, Australia in her attempt to become the youngest person to ever sail unassisted nonstop around the world. She is presently almost directly south of Madagascar, heading for home across the Indian ocean on the last leg of her journey. I have followed her blog since shortly before she set out, and I recommend it as an encouraging, inspiring read. One of the most moving entries is that of December 30, 2009, when she faced her first test of challenging weather, and a dolphin showed up and stayed with her the entire time until the storm had passed. I highly recommend spending some time reading this young lady's blog about the pursuit of her dream; she is, literally, in the midst of the chase, and I would encourage you to follow her home.