May 31 , June 1 , 2 - Same storm from the W. June 3 - Wind is still from the W , and we saw a ship , which came from America . June 4 - We are now hoping for more pleasant weather . Today , however , they had to ration the water supply to one - half of what we usually should have due to this long journey .
Question: Why is the narrator so thirsty ?
The answer to the above question:


They are having their water limited .