Photos From The Edge:

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Preparing the boat in Louisville

Tori, Diana and Stein Hoff in Tenerife Canary Islands 9/9/99

The American Pearl arrives in Tenerife, Canary Islands 9/10/99

Tori tests the American Pearl in Tenerife, Canary Islands 9/10/99

Tori tests the American Pearl in Tenerife, Canary Islands 9/11/99

Tori on the American Pearl in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Tori with Gerard D'Aboville on the American Pearl in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Special reflective tape shines on the American Pearl in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Harbor, Tori, 'The Launch' - Tenerife

Tori's self portrait via satellite from the American Pearl at sea 9/30/99

"I'm balanced, the rest of the world is off its rocker"
Tori via satellite from the American Pearl at sea 10/20/99

"Happy Halloween from Neptuna.  I went barnacle hunting today.  Trick or
treat"
Tori via satellite from the American Pearl at sea 10/31/99

From Tori - "Help!   What does this bird eat?  It is about 2 inches in body, with brown back, tan chest, white underside."
We checked with Rose at the Louisville Zoo, and she had some suggestions for Tori's new friend.  We will send Rose's suggestions to Tori right away!
Tori via satellite from the American Pearl at sea 11/26/99