Note: Noé managed the “Pachamama” and gave the TOPtoTOP presentations while Mom and Dad were at the hospital taking care of Mia, who was sick. Thank you so much, Noé! Here’s why:

Our journey from the Arctic toward Antarctica continues—and you can follow us live anytime via the MarineTraffic app (Vessel: Pachamama – TOPtoTOP) or on our InRach track on our website.

The past days in Ålesund have touched us deeply. What began as a time of connection and storytelling quickly turned into one of worry and uncertainty. While Stefan and Philipp from RTL were still on board documenting our expedition, Mia suddenly became seriously ill. Her skin turned yellow, and she was vomiting—an alarming moment that shook us all.

Mia was admitted to the hospital in Ålesund, where she stayed for five long days. Days filled with concern, waiting, and hope. We are profoundly grateful for the care, professionalism, and kindness of the entire hospital team—they did far more than treat her; they gave us reassurance in a moment of fear.

In the midst of this emotional time, we were still able to hold our farewell presentation at NOGVA in Søvik on Friday. The warm welcome and the heartfelt farewell lunch meant a great deal to us. It reminded us how strong human connection can be, even in challenging moments.

In the meantime, we installed the remaining Sunware solar panels on the deckhouse, tested the hair cleaners from our partner organization, Hair Help the Oceans and registered our new EPIRB emergency beacon from TEXCO SWISS.

Here a report in the NDR TV and an artical in the Spiegel Magazin.

Then, on Saturday, came relief: Mia was allowed to leave the hospital and return to us. Being together again felt like a gift. That same evening, we shared a powerful and beautiful farewell with our friends Olea, Lidvard, Magnor, and Kristine at the midsummer fire in Ålesund. The flames, the light, the people on the many boats around Pachamama – it all felt symbolic, as if marking both an ending and a new beginning.

Now, our eyes turn back to the ocean. As soon as the strong winds settle, we will set sail toward the Shetland Island – likely tomorrow, Monday. Another crossing begins. Next stop our friends Lachlan, Ewan and Jamie Maclean in Need, Northern Scotland. Read more about their incredible story, rowing over the Pacific in 139 days.

If you would like to learn more about our life and journey, a recent article in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) offers a deeper glimpse into our story.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who stood by us during these intense days: the incredible staff at Ålesund Hospital, the team at NOGVA, Helge and Aina, and Kristine. Your support, care, and friendship carry us forward.

We sail on – grateful, humbled, and together.