After a somewhat last minute departure from Terceira in the Azores, we had a brilliant run all the way to Portugal and mainland Europe. We weren't planning on leaving so soon but were forced to make a decision as Dmitry and Luis had to be back in Europe by the beginning of July  and the Azores high pressure system which kills all wind was looking like settling in for a week or so - the decision had to be made - we go now or not for…