Just as I was about to grab the rope ladder, a huge swell lifted the dinghy nearly to La Reunion's deck level, and at least a dozen smiling French fishermen pulled me aboard. (Abby Sunderland)

Just as I was about to grab the rope ladder, a huge swell lifted the dinghy nearly to La Reunion's deck level, and at least a dozen smiling French fishermen pulled me aboard.

Abby Sunderland

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