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🕷️ Ballooning spider takeover in Darwin!

Today, we were hit with a wave of tiny flying spiders, drifting through the air on silk and weaving webs all over the rigging. Zoom in and you’ll see fine threads stretched between the lines.

Last week, they spun so much web that they actually stopped our wind instruments from working, and we had to clean everything off!

Turns out they’re ballooning spiders... harmless little guys who float through the air during calm weather. Cool to watch, but not ideal when you're relying on sensors to sail.

🕸️ Fun Facts:
• Charles Darwin saw spiders landing on the HMS Beagle, far out at sea, and was baffled.
• Ballooning spiders have been found as high as 5 km (16,000 ft) in the atmosphere.
• They can sense and launch using the Earth’s electric field, not just wind. Literally floating on static vibes.

So yep, spiders really do travel by air. Tiny aeronauts hitching rides on invisible currents.

They might meet Mortein if they stay around !!

🍜 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊 & 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐏 𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐋𝐄S🍜

At least twice a week, we cook up Ramen Noodles. It's a fast, budget-friendly meal that actually hits the spot? This easy ramen noodle hack is the answer! All you need is a pack of instant ramen, an egg, soy sauce, and green onions (optional but highly recommended for added flavour). In just 10 minutes, you’ll have a steaming bowl of upgraded noodles that taste way better than basic!

🔥 How to Make It:
1️⃣ Boil ramen noodles as usual.
2️⃣ Crack an egg in the pot while it's boiling — poach it right in there! (We didnt have any eggs as Darwin has none at the moment)
3️⃣ Add a splash of soy sauce, garlic powder, and chilli flakes if you like heat.
4️⃣ Top with chopped fried onions or anything you’ve got on hand! We've added a spicy dried seaweed snack that tastes great here.

It’s savoury, satisfying, and costs less than $2. Perfect after a busy day when you can't be bothered putting much effort in! 🥢💸

💬 𝐓𝐄𝐋𝐋 𝐔𝐒 your go-to ramen add-ons!
👍 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 this if you’ve ever spiced up instant noodles!
👣 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 for more budget-friendly meal hacks that slap!

🍝 Spaghetti Bolognese on board – simple, hearty, and always a win.

Yesterday’s lunch was a classic: rich, slow-cooked spaghetti Bolognese made right here on Culina II. One 500g pack of mince lasts us three meals, so it’s not just tasty — it’s budget-friendly, easy to reheat, and perfect for days when we want comfort without the fuss.

Great for lunches underway or an easy dinner at anchor.

https://culina.au/recipe/spaghetti-bolognese/

Spaghetti Bolognese​ Spaghetti Bolognese​ Facebook Pinterest Threads Jump to Recipe Jump to Video A bit about this recipe Spaghetti Bolognese is one of the most well-known Italian dishes worldwide, but its origins can be traced back to the city of Bologna, located in northern Italy. The traditional Bolognese sauce, or...