I've been following Jessica's solo trip around the world for quite some time now and finally she's reached Australian waters. She's 16 and she is going to finish this round the world solo trip before her 17th birthday. Talk about mental toughness. People were saying this kid was too young; not tough enough but she's proved them wrong...she sailed solo around the world and now she's into the final leg. Wow.

The following is from this morning's Sydney Sunday Telegraph:

AS gutsy round-the-world sailor Jessica Watson reached Australian waters today, The Sunday Telegraph exclusively witnessed an emotional reunion between the history-making teenager and her parents.

In an emotionally-charged homecoming, the 16-year-old spoke candidly this morning about her elation at being back in home waters.

After 175 days at sea, Jess is now just weeks from completing her record-breaking journey as the youngest person to sail solo around the world.

Speaking over two-way radio to her parents this morning, Jess recalled harrowing moments onboard her tiny yacht Ella’s Pink Lady as well as the most challenging part of her trip.

The brave teenager also spoke of her delight at living her dream.

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