Yesterday, after the longest leg of the journey yet, I finally arrived. There weren't any neutrons along the way to shorten the amount of jumps. It was about 253 jumps this time. But I made it. I found the crater on Smootoae QY-S d3-202 3A, and almost ended my journey there when I got the boost while pointed down at the crater edge. I did quickly put full pips to systems and lowered my landing gear to absorb some of the impact. It knocked out my shields and damaged my Hull to 56%, but I survived.

I sent a message to the Hull Seals, and Cmdr Thorgal13 came out to perform the repairs I needed back to 100% hull. Thank you Hull Seals. Then a little while later, I met two other commanders I was able to chat with a while. Talked about some of our first computers and the early days of elite during that time. We friended each other and went on with our day.

As I got closer to Waypoint 10 and the rest of the fleet, I did make a stop at a geological site of a planet I discovered, so I could take some more pictures of my trip. I didn't stay long because I was eager to say officially I'm with the rest of the fleet.

I made it to Waypoint 10 only a day before the fleet leaves for the next waypoint of the journey. As I arrived, I expected I would see a large number of people at basecamp, however there was no one there. I suppose they are all off doing things around the area, preparing for departure the next day.

Upon reaching the system Phroi Bluae QI-T e3-3454, I was instantly taken back by the color of the blue sky.

I found my destination at Tranquility Valley next to a ringed gas giant. Only stopping here for a short time before continuing on. The fleet is just ahead and shouldn't be moving on for another few days.

This was the longest distance of the journey so far, but I made it. There was no landmark to really know where the basecamp was, so I flew around using the Lat/Lng until I found it. After landing, I instantly recognized what I've seen in pictures from the others.

Being this close to it's sun, makes you feel good to rest in it's warm rays. I feel like I'm actually gaining some ground on the rest of the fleet. I should catch up by the weekend. For tonight, I'll just enjoy and relax in the sun.

This afternoon, I visited Sagittarius A* and witnessed how incredible it was. I just stopped answering say there a while just having at it through my canopy.

Upon planning my next route to the next waypoint, I almost forgot to visit the new station at Explorers Anchorage. It was good to see once I arrived. I'll be stationed here for the night.

I made it to Armstrong Landing in record time for me. I was careful of those neutron stars. Not sure I'll ever be comfortable using that for my FSD boost, but at least I have a procedure I follow to reduce my risk.

So I eagerly entered the Stuemeae KM-W C1-342 system and thought I would find Sagittarius A, but I must have somehow missed it, even though the basecamp is closest to it. I'll look for it when I leave for Waypoint 8.

Made it to waypoint 6, Dryau Ausms KG-Y e3390 which was in a canyon under a bright sky full of stars. I stayed only long enough to gather some materials including Vanadium which I've been looking for everywhere in case I need to synthesize additional AMFU refills. I'd rather have it than not.

Since repairs at Polo Harbor, I've started using neutron stars again for reducing my time of arrival. I just have to be careful.

As I approached my next waypoint, I could see the stars becoming more dense across the sky. Upon entering orbit, I was pleasantly surprised and thankful there is an operational station at Polo Harbor where I was able to not only get full repairs, but also restock my heat sinks and my AMFU.

Tonight I’ll rest up and will continue on my journey in the morning.

Yesterday I made it to waypoint 3 of my journey at the Conflux Abandoned Settlement in the Pru Aescs NC-M D7-192 system. It's the first time since leaving the bubble that I saw some sign of civilization. The terrain was rocky, and I drove around looking for minerals to mine, but nothing of value for me. I realized I would need to find Phospherous and Sulfur to synth more SRV fuel and ammo. Good thing I'm thinking in advanced.

Today, I left to start my journey on waypoint 4. This was a little longer of a trip at just over 4000 LY, but I did stop a bit for some exploring. I found two moons and a ringed gas giant so close to each other, it made for some beautiful scenery. I did manage to find the Phosperous and Sulfur I needed, so I can relax that I won't get stranded in my SRV.

After reaching waypoint 4 at Shepard Shallows in Clooku EW-Y C3-197, this was also a stunning place to stop. I think I'll camp here for the night.

So the first part of my journey was an exciting, but stressful one. Using the Neutron Highway, I got a great start. There was one point, I though I was going to die, when moving towards the star's cone I came out of supercruise. I quickly remembered a procedure I heard for best chances for survival and popped a few heatsinks while I looked for a close star to jump to. This kept my systems cool enough while I was able to jump out of there.

I continued on after doing a few repairs, and the last 5 jumps I did without the neutron stars. I made it to the next waypoint yesterday at Omega Sector VE-Q b5-15, Geosite 5.

The planet had some wonderful canyon features. I did roll around in my SRV for a little while, but remembered I cannot stay long if I'm to catch up with the rest of the fleet. Got some sleep, and now I'm already half way to the next waypoint.