tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18556482697625817702024-02-06T22:28:26.567-05:00SV InishneeSeeing the world at a sail's pace ...
SV Inishnee ...
a Passport 40 cutter sailboat.
Join us we travel about: seeing the sites, making new friends and having the time of our lives. inishnee.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952966403601879204noreply@blogger.comBlogger142125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855648269762581770.post-54078545868862677322022-10-24T15:56:00.001-04:002022-10-24T16:16:18.343-04:00<div class="separator"><p style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi34VDiX_6jpWsfawiztBxDXBXDKtqWoOtAgZzxurZkQ8UnTZGMf_TAy6D8xgZrN5dTiaiy9je5ifX_J8aibFNdKRcblBVr8Yw25YOEM4On0VjCMOXTq4DPk5tjdBic-1um2F6u33NSAgT36fIVEqfwtwJGSm9C5VO2xJigOAMZvxj2n_yKDJYv2CJQgA=w321-h400" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 238); color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;" width="321" /></p></div><p><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><br /></b></p><p><br /></p><p><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">Inishnee... winter </b><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">2021 - 2022</b></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsMPLPbDlhzXLNbTyJNQw3pmcIB4p_dnSzeZRzjaV8W2HRyPhU2vOaX2WjPrOwDZK21OAmCuFRLARSenkWlAAsmlFjTjTSEQeG3rsm9tV44VRlj-fCyO40IyixBuOHp6pNFvK5sK7-Gyu2sFRTPEHMoEiwta12pLNeOmkQBrPBvOHiFMUep3vHO4IV0Q" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"></a><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Grenada dec 19 2021 to jan 2022</div>Having had a fabulous visit back in the US, Inishnee’s crew returned to her in December 2021. We found her as we had left her, always a relief! Especial since the volcano on st Vincent (north of Grenada) erupted while we were state side sending ash and volcanic dust throughout the windward islands. Our hired boat watcher, Lucile, did an excellent job of looking after Inishnee and keeping her clean and ship shape…<div><br /><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsMPLPbDlhzXLNbTyJNQw3pmcIB4p_dnSzeZRzjaV8W2HRyPhU2vOaX2WjPrOwDZK21OAmCuFRLARSenkWlAAsmlFjTjTSEQeG3rsm9tV44VRlj-fCyO40IyixBuOHp6pNFvK5sK7-Gyu2sFRTPEHMoEiwta12pLNeOmkQBrPBvOHiFMUep3vHO4IV0Q" width="320" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We took an apartment near Grand Anse beach for a week allowing us to work during the day on Inishnee but come home to a pleasant shower and comfortable ‘ uncluttered’ space. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB5PBsoIohpCxrfQsJJwqj1-92hQb9YSaXg9YeTxbm_zIlggB_zn5XM-z08w9RPapLJg8lBmMuyMhRFMLkhLS33ZOwU0w-nc8kBOmRqEgPK1saZYnao70OWCjGwNTEgjgNSO1nzT5aGRcV6r9jyFHoNNQufUYpNFF6QgiDhpTC4akzFQX6sS_h7Zjx6Q" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhB5PBsoIohpCxrfQsJJwqj1-92hQb9YSaXg9YeTxbm_zIlggB_zn5XM-z08w9RPapLJg8lBmMuyMhRFMLkhLS33ZOwU0w-nc8kBOmRqEgPK1saZYnao70OWCjGwNTEgjgNSO1nzT5aGRcV6r9jyFHoNNQufUYpNFF6QgiDhpTC4akzFQX6sS_h7Zjx6Q" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBn6jy0T8JNrk0MuB-wTk_Esrm56tIsaXjIsR-RTX6HBtAek8YYEoI69fvtzf1SuXZFCrv4e91Hh0AqUWjmfRoXQQNWsax8oSvhfkjDWpyMOcGf6HY_HLdD1hTUvlForKjDGcHs2konMHATRQdDrqtlumOs5r7em6AK7Td7sPwSilTnVg3cuOSFx6h0w" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnKgPAXPV_SZeH3CI8u748ezhoLzqa3clpAIAOOYUE0l_M_XKfsaBcZyx1X0KAtKXF4s2Tt0e8_kHJGadETELb0POJeH62wE9AhT7hxDToK9ztVfj-YuLj6JzSA81ZF5IDxr21QrfrWHu_WU79MTaUW5FMXpJ1yRWheaWIUkC9foq1gQZEBPOp2xhyZQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnKgPAXPV_SZeH3CI8u748ezhoLzqa3clpAIAOOYUE0l_M_XKfsaBcZyx1X0KAtKXF4s2Tt0e8_kHJGadETELb0POJeH62wE9AhT7hxDToK9ztVfj-YuLj6JzSA81ZF5IDxr21QrfrWHu_WU79MTaUW5FMXpJ1yRWheaWIUkC9foq1gQZEBPOp2xhyZQ=w320-h240" width="320" /></a></div><br />We made good progress daily and we were ready for launch in short order. We stayed on the dock at Clark’s Court Marina while the new canvas was installed. We had to wait an extra week on the dock for finalize the fitting for the new sun awnings, then took a mooring from Whisper Cove Marina across the bay. We also rented a car for a month, necessary due to the distance from our apartment to the marina and we wanted to do more touring… knowing this would be our last weeks in Grenada, bitter sweet. Grenada was our safe haven through the many first months of Covid… <div><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Many of our friends had moved on to other islands in our absence though we were happy to meet up with good friends from our home port back in Michigan. Carl and Shanna had finally made it south to Grenada after several years of cruising the northern Caribbean islands. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We shared drinks, dinners and many fond memories together. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdm_JCSr50JdzDhVhW81xPfHksUPLd_jzp0W6hIHlCt3cU7iEnVXmu_XFqy4pKcivG-NhRSHi8iVX77wFiJjrCa8w37VUjvaCho23CYu-7tTWeY90FzLAKsKYAnQAQvGRSfxBHk8npHgugruGehDmCUhz-9UjTl82pIA1GtkyWQ8m1b_pdmf1eSX_TCw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdm_JCSr50JdzDhVhW81xPfHksUPLd_jzp0W6hIHlCt3cU7iEnVXmu_XFqy4pKcivG-NhRSHi8iVX77wFiJjrCa8w37VUjvaCho23CYu-7tTWeY90FzLAKsKYAnQAQvGRSfxBHk8npHgugruGehDmCUhz-9UjTl82pIA1GtkyWQ8m1b_pdmf1eSX_TCw=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEir-dtups0yxCjZOGkqSMye85VRBfD_o8ilU1tDsfCI8vRnIqz3kuhNGdRAEfZsdEd8q0O84H3Rb4soo8Ple4WDDjlCC020sB7J_lZj6GtMtWtME7CMzDQGFtaUT0GPcOOqv14fb3CclZ4IRezrFKKeNtc7jOeRCzOBzwpyCxUZIK38saR4rkLV5uK8ew" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEir-dtups0yxCjZOGkqSMye85VRBfD_o8ilU1tDsfCI8vRnIqz3kuhNGdRAEfZsdEd8q0O84H3Rb4soo8Ple4WDDjlCC020sB7J_lZj6GtMtWtME7CMzDQGFtaUT0GPcOOqv14fb3CclZ4IRezrFKKeNtc7jOeRCzOBzwpyCxUZIK38saR4rkLV5uK8ew=w320-h240" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Carl and shanna invited Kathy to accompany them to Patrick’s for a cooking class, which she readily accepted! It was an unforgettable, educational and flavorful event. 2 hours slicing, dicing, stiring and sampling numerous dishes prepared in the tiny galley of a kitchen used by Patrick’s HomeStyle Cooking restaurant. We then sat down to a lovely meal featuring the dishes we prepared as well as a few other staples from the restaurant featured on the days menu. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpvsfIyPQEihymLLGjxW74fQ58DS_stW12KZPZZsrH-PscOGXYy1wJD474g2wtoYuFKgo85y8BBuoIQ1TvBglyClipWrQJvzCP3U4f5YfXMdpIQSAtkWKZsxoPfkT-tNlXEysqr7InKkeU8zOTqCYx1YxmICGTnWqOtQXV9dfl7Sp607G9ItoekqX3_A" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpvsfIyPQEihymLLGjxW74fQ58DS_stW12KZPZZsrH-PscOGXYy1wJD474g2wtoYuFKgo85y8BBuoIQ1TvBglyClipWrQJvzCP3U4f5YfXMdpIQSAtkWKZsxoPfkT-tNlXEysqr7InKkeU8zOTqCYx1YxmICGTnWqOtQXV9dfl7Sp607G9ItoekqX3_A" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We toured with Carl and Shana too, taking in the north side of Grenada and circle if back to Whisper cove and our boats, Inishnee and Moon Dance.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz0M_AYaaLgpZtWns3tExZq4E1ajMykMkh5Nr0cNzE3-Y5yw74tkc-NnpPW1ZP42iuKcAlnn9lQ1LNsMM7nXT3hdkhw1pW7IOMEbo4RvzRhFyTXXA4e8_jTZ3MisQTqcaZs9itvA7_JyaK5bCeIZ5D4LHJCCs7iLPYsY2qHMOedyTmNeVWtilQp6MAOQ" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz0M_AYaaLgpZtWns3tExZq4E1ajMykMkh5Nr0cNzE3-Y5yw74tkc-NnpPW1ZP42iuKcAlnn9lQ1LNsMM7nXT3hdkhw1pW7IOMEbo4RvzRhFyTXXA4e8_jTZ3MisQTqcaZs9itvA7_JyaK5bCeIZ5D4LHJCCs7iLPYsY2qHMOedyTmNeVWtilQp6MAOQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Our last hash was very challenging, up in the mountains after a brilliant rain storm. The red clay would stick with us for days, packed in our shoes and crusted on our beer. The trail was hacked through the bush taking us though river beds, mountain sides and farm fields… though quite exerting, a good work out while seeing some incredible places on the island. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Before we knew it, a whole month had slipped by… the car was returned after a huge last provisioning trip and we said good by to Grenada, the big island, and set sail for Carriacou… her smaller sister island to the north. One of our favorite spots on the windward islands…</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9yOa73KkkqxpFOoManS4rsnZCaKm9TNYUBL9q8hobfB_kjb0jeLsfko0fnMB3Ua6qubD1zLFSHWJk-TucZyOlrILmozyCs1hoyA2mS6O4cRcqwsvPomooQntyTeSCNUWMvb4KlZBxKtor91gT-CFwQkGHunGtrZMuGM0s0vIaGzgOBOTZG81BC1dDQg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9yOa73KkkqxpFOoManS4rsnZCaKm9TNYUBL9q8hobfB_kjb0jeLsfko0fnMB3Ua6qubD1zLFSHWJk-TucZyOlrILmozyCs1hoyA2mS6O4cRcqwsvPomooQntyTeSCNUWMvb4KlZBxKtor91gT-CFwQkGHunGtrZMuGM0s0vIaGzgOBOTZG81BC1dDQg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We anchored in Tyrell Bay. Plenty of company with other cruisers and residence living aboard. Not much had changed in our 2 year absence … familiar faces and places. Ashore we enjoyed eating out and stretching our legs. We were fortunate enough for be there for the end of the Cricket season and attended several matches for the finals.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLuBcaEPS6mQHivf-FRIrJy6LPzUp6b6t-ybah_rs0iMv4BMTAnOPjtrY47g4BnsN3B6WTeDXkiJksd2oNOB1QwIAYy2Owj3gjygD1K0x8zUf3bN9h9mcX_Xi-t-V7a8bCYEzqupcffKPaojhCk_AeVlKJ0YWp4wLsNV86KSY7QW5NvlNKmSxrysRHSg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLuBcaEPS6mQHivf-FRIrJy6LPzUp6b6t-ybah_rs0iMv4BMTAnOPjtrY47g4BnsN3B6WTeDXkiJksd2oNOB1QwIAYy2Owj3gjygD1K0x8zUf3bN9h9mcX_Xi-t-V7a8bCYEzqupcffKPaojhCk_AeVlKJ0YWp4wLsNV86KSY7QW5NvlNKmSxrysRHSg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYu2GvDrG3oAOigmImZ92nLusLj6dAGQkcXXPCCNLqOvSn2U4YUN_43MDKL5zoPJ9P5kOsTeFy9SujtUTQ5wEnOXT4HCUvJHzYxlOOdWabMuZfAuvm6mLPFfopZaGM32RVidHlIGFMcrhD_nLaG0HWePbQ-unvpZq2Sr6Uy8pdKHvNJKHExSbRVlcFVQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYu2GvDrG3oAOigmImZ92nLusLj6dAGQkcXXPCCNLqOvSn2U4YUN_43MDKL5zoPJ9P5kOsTeFy9SujtUTQ5wEnOXT4HCUvJHzYxlOOdWabMuZfAuvm6mLPFfopZaGM32RVidHlIGFMcrhD_nLaG0HWePbQ-unvpZq2Sr6Uy8pdKHvNJKHExSbRVlcFVQ" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Caribbean cricket is a lot of fun; loud music, families enjoying the day out and picnicking at the match. Though food and beverages are served at these events, it is common for attendees to bring their own snacks or lunches, find a shady spot and watch the matches. Getting to and from usually involves riding the local bus (a large mini van) where there’s always room for another passenger… you jus’ make u self small… </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">and we all get to our destination for a few EC’s… (Eastern Caribbean money). </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">After a few days we moved to <b>Sandy Island,</b> a marine park off Carriacou.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE1URLzZpuTjvZADxgYx3X6BPdUyJxpU7B6S0NlZpK0vS_50axUVS57PmYSuQuSGmNJfeWitJg7414ZK0DVofXoCtpYvK-2cVBF3me1lh1lUqCQtH1t09ch8oxLIjlfdtwTY1IL7HoXGm5IES_cXkfL8owTt39CmxguoyjcC1r7GWc06wjGhhRGjeCLQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE1URLzZpuTjvZADxgYx3X6BPdUyJxpU7B6S0NlZpK0vS_50axUVS57PmYSuQuSGmNJfeWitJg7414ZK0DVofXoCtpYvK-2cVBF3me1lh1lUqCQtH1t09ch8oxLIjlfdtwTY1IL7HoXGm5IES_cXkfL8owTt39CmxguoyjcC1r7GWc06wjGhhRGjeCLQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Spectacular views and decent snorkeling. We enjoyed a meal at the Paradise Beach Club and later that week Kathy and Lynn from Sv Open Agenda attended Sip and Paint… a brilliant idea by the owner. </div><div>Once a week, cruisers and locals converge on the little beach bar and restaurant where they provide a slab of wood and buckets of paint and brushes free of charge… the participants design and paint something, usually the boat name with an image, onto the selected wooden piece. The restaurant is happy to sell beverages and food to those in attendance. The finished piece dries for numerous days before becoming a permanent resident on the property… lining the bar or fencing of the property hopefully for years to come. Inishnee is proudly displayed somewhere on site though unfortunately we weren’t able to see its placement before departing Carriacou.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLoilJuA8kfjDWJNFxw5J_4Gy_ZRMigpi-lRymLDWu5_zIxRj0Dc-C74qTMsAYAhl0NC3uMNQtLUjcjsJq7ZrJlNLMBcFLz9-tkAfWo9hxX6VmtQ8lCo5ZJB0hOswXN6SD75CjKKkX1cZv8EI8-9MQJH-eMWrXCzuWExhhi6pIBEdSE-DWmax4otG9OA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLoilJuA8kfjDWJNFxw5J_4Gy_ZRMigpi-lRymLDWu5_zIxRj0Dc-C74qTMsAYAhl0NC3uMNQtLUjcjsJq7ZrJlNLMBcFLz9-tkAfWo9hxX6VmtQ8lCo5ZJB0hOswXN6SD75CjKKkX1cZv8EI8-9MQJH-eMWrXCzuWExhhi6pIBEdSE-DWmax4otG9OA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div></div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">One last adventure on the island included a visit to Tim Galway’s beach bar. Famous for its beach bbq… a feast! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">No roads lead to Tim’s. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Arrival is by boat, yours or water taxi or on foot… no electricity though they have some solar panels and a generator to power a few things.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCssX0ExyBD8656Tt7uDJMR1ozuUZxBzut5m4V7mPdMOQVOlYVIymcpBTcM12BACw6UClEct5a3GhPxYWZQ-FB1t4RG8nFTTu17JJcvBhxi0a2VTMxdzPVHDA6aqnUJ_cZAhXyLxELuqV5HgAYXy0E0IS9MYZ4NPZjjYaLUfkBk7cBY5FqqYBbKHfODw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgCssX0ExyBD8656Tt7uDJMR1ozuUZxBzut5m4V7mPdMOQVOlYVIymcpBTcM12BACw6UClEct5a3GhPxYWZQ-FB1t4RG8nFTTu17JJcvBhxi0a2VTMxdzPVHDA6aqnUJ_cZAhXyLxELuqV5HgAYXy0E0IS9MYZ4NPZjjYaLUfkBk7cBY5FqqYBbKHfODw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The menu depends of availability … local fruits, veggie and meats. Lobster is Tims specialty! For 70 EC each ($28 US dollars) our meal included a half lobster each, chicken legs, several salads and rice… and sweet fried plantains with chocolate glaze on top. Jim, unfortunately left his big brim hat behind… it would eventually make it’s way back to us… weeks later and several islands up the chain… </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnGzZVjWf0meKUv3wsioLFI_BqWMWE2DZQLkjpCZUo5uTs5oVDsgEVbTn8w3DVYu-KjQ7VertzHr2nQaMJOw3l8Lw-ekcBpaHm8Ns1eDeIfdfr5Gjw0nkUXv6tPkFWdYbTxREfDpUjZSfUZ7bU19b2Mhkm2UhJ32wGbLU4OxwfDSHQIArHPCvxJ2Z3tw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnGzZVjWf0meKUv3wsioLFI_BqWMWE2DZQLkjpCZUo5uTs5oVDsgEVbTn8w3DVYu-KjQ7VertzHr2nQaMJOw3l8Lw-ekcBpaHm8Ns1eDeIfdfr5Gjw0nkUXv6tPkFWdYbTxREfDpUjZSfUZ7bU19b2Mhkm2UhJ32wGbLU4OxwfDSHQIArHPCvxJ2Z3tw=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><p></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Check in was long but smooth enough... given the remote location of <b>Union</b> Island. We took a mooring ball and stayed there for a few days, the winds were piping up so it seemed the prudent thing to do. Our friends Tom and Cindy on Oopsea has also traveled north so we had great company exploring the village of Clifton. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We caught sunset at Happy Island. A man made piece of real estate of conch shells... a bar and soon to open restaurant encompass the space. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The beverages are pricey but.... location, location, location.... </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjgVNBHkHRkxPG6Okawqo1ejikTbi-TYRhJ1V6BhllmxqsrCqPxobTuRpXCcjZltbSmOlvCENcof0PZd7L4PpIffAnglBH9W4ygoZ2iHAjlnkDitixkH_W6S2zny-vcJbdQYJJiMRPFT7j_SLuZXOSRlv9OYCTzz4XztUAOPGfK1oxa8K4eTFi7lYCeA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgjgVNBHkHRkxPG6Okawqo1ejikTbi-TYRhJ1V6BhllmxqsrCqPxobTuRpXCcjZltbSmOlvCENcof0PZd7L4PpIffAnglBH9W4ygoZ2iHAjlnkDitixkH_W6S2zny-vcJbdQYJJiMRPFT7j_SLuZXOSRlv9OYCTzz4XztUAOPGfK1oxa8K4eTFi7lYCeA=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM2zvfL2RZvDiy3dPesxF4s87eKycbOrn345s24xeiOM5_xZWpuLylSwegsO75TGVDKdTMY4zAM3YuzYTmuCM6kRvfqsJM9z2u5DXswTzxy7Nm9XLMqKe8VHf_MR-JQOom3zquM7FJQbDDrh_BFDPLBrmKC_vnefmT19hmAOezeiK3D2kkNJycnzfRjA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhM2zvfL2RZvDiy3dPesxF4s87eKycbOrn345s24xeiOM5_xZWpuLylSwegsO75TGVDKdTMY4zAM3YuzYTmuCM6kRvfqsJM9z2u5DXswTzxy7Nm9XLMqKe8VHf_MR-JQOom3zquM7FJQbDDrh_BFDPLBrmKC_vnefmT19hmAOezeiK3D2kkNJycnzfRjA=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif7YW76vfAc22UmmGgszF5bbRrM3xJDILgjnp-jSlkfPIDCa_1ZZJSEvn5wDsrl83zO75A5RR8-VqfxCOmNdfiDYgmJuQGB00xCnm9VXwfPzZWnrb6Wxm98mebscxDo90-tED9vdSl1GfunudOTmIvt4YNRhERwdxDAqkssOUT3sNVYr9dsHF-dR7yAw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif7YW76vfAc22UmmGgszF5bbRrM3xJDILgjnp-jSlkfPIDCa_1ZZJSEvn5wDsrl83zO75A5RR8-VqfxCOmNdfiDYgmJuQGB00xCnm9VXwfPzZWnrb6Wxm98mebscxDo90-tED9vdSl1GfunudOTmIvt4YNRhERwdxDAqkssOUT3sNVYr9dsHF-dR7yAw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Tom and Cindy invited us to dinner at Sparrows Beach Club… free shuttle if you call them. Lovely views and decent food… lots of laughs too! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZmK13oJE7FDhEAuhj4A_gmpQdvzjuBAujlLCRy7xjB4DZhvGwTgy5-FE7_v9vowL-NJFL8ZWMDlTf55qM_spLQzfquTdJa-2-9xjI1LqKhqm_dL_bYOKYNe8Gs61m0hFtuFrtG2nAXakBzJOKOSKn6pv6FHimsGLqSby65cjQoV7P47a1uDGiRX5iug" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZmK13oJE7FDhEAuhj4A_gmpQdvzjuBAujlLCRy7xjB4DZhvGwTgy5-FE7_v9vowL-NJFL8ZWMDlTf55qM_spLQzfquTdJa-2-9xjI1LqKhqm_dL_bYOKYNe8Gs61m0hFtuFrtG2nAXakBzJOKOSKn6pv6FHimsGLqSby65cjQoV7P47a1uDGiRX5iug" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Our next stop would be Canouan, a very sleepy island… home to the rich and famous. Most of the island is off limits to tourists and even locals, unless they have business there… we found it to be a great place to do nothing… relax, read or watch the sun traverse the sky. On shore a few small shops with good local produce and other necessities coming on the ferry daily from St Vincent. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">February </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWQLxTwpN4eyKvDPkpmikaa-yzAD0oe7n9br9KE5oOo88UXUhEfcObtVxbJd4Bi0QG5Un9jVeGKfkOaTbLRP6It1_0bU7sKLClSoDtZvbRILllRgF4G-e3BpT3YrHZuUmeNtU4ZcOpQh1zKU1h1lD_hLIZRxP8xuoPcuNzRjiiBDnkKjCCSeI5vx4Apw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWQLxTwpN4eyKvDPkpmikaa-yzAD0oe7n9br9KE5oOo88UXUhEfcObtVxbJd4Bi0QG5Un9jVeGKfkOaTbLRP6It1_0bU7sKLClSoDtZvbRILllRgF4G-e3BpT3YrHZuUmeNtU4ZcOpQh1zKU1h1lD_hLIZRxP8xuoPcuNzRjiiBDnkKjCCSeI5vx4Apw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">On to Bequia. A gem of an island. Small in size with a large offering of things to do. Many expats call it home. Loads of unique restaurants serving excellent food and plenty of local eateries for the small pocket… </span><br />
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Soon after arriving, we heard there would be a beach clean up on the east side of the island… we volunteered. Fortunately, we were able to catch a ride up and over the mountain to Hope beach, the clean up venue... long hot walk down a rugged goat trail. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwvY0RxV3wdrHTalC_iInDUhw3QU6MJ8p8D4H4culvAKC5HP3xpMohZgMCxqlg6k3NbXyFNkIC3In0ITLbWihI9SFG6JSABC2nUkKaISjYzv9aVckCcilcOpzdcooQ3d_770OzcxKBaUyz5LNjItJin7pxHTwVYThE5m39TPgxgJpAPx-FOEQlcJjxHA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwvY0RxV3wdrHTalC_iInDUhw3QU6MJ8p8D4H4culvAKC5HP3xpMohZgMCxqlg6k3NbXyFNkIC3In0ITLbWihI9SFG6JSABC2nUkKaISjYzv9aVckCcilcOpzdcooQ3d_770OzcxKBaUyz5LNjItJin7pxHTwVYThE5m39TPgxgJpAPx-FOEQlcJjxHA" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Soon after descending onto the beach, the group organized and began the arduous task… the beach was strewn with garbage, huge ropes and crates... bottle caps and their rings… THOUSANDS of them! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Being the windward side the debris from the open Atlantic and countries to the west washes up on the shore. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The blazing heat and sun were obliterated by the clouds that unleashed a torrential downpour. We continued gathering trash, bagging it up and staging it at the base of the trail… 45 minutes and 50 bags later... we were all soaked through. Around 20 cruisers and locals had pitched in to help. Unfortunately, this all had to be carried back up the now very muddy and sloppy trail. Our driver took it in stride and was still willing to give us all a ride back… all of us sopping wet. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaUsBSTS5v6NuW6V53wYJJvlmTe_6pbxw7Vn04XmZry-LztSHNWjDgWu1jo1LqXe8FclyylbwW9GNzdrdBugWJPSqYobiX5L3B22izh-37fb_7HNDcrQo6wn7nb6IIpQVgOk0RYA979cjHbgpgdpDtBQ-aS7MG6euBB1IfXOV_3IZnswuTYy5QQV9y4w" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaUsBSTS5v6NuW6V53wYJJvlmTe_6pbxw7Vn04XmZry-LztSHNWjDgWu1jo1LqXe8FclyylbwW9GNzdrdBugWJPSqYobiX5L3B22izh-37fb_7HNDcrQo6wn7nb6IIpQVgOk0RYA979cjHbgpgdpDtBQ-aS7MG6euBB1IfXOV_3IZnswuTYy5QQV9y4w" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">She offered a ride to another couple, the 7 of us squeezing into the 4 seater… 2 of us taking the trunk hatch compartment. Funny how you meet people…Orell and I scrunched knee to knee in hatch back trunk… Orell is from St Vincent but lives part time on Bequia. A chef, trained through an outreach program for poor countries. He excelled at it, worked at several upscale restaurants, then Covid derailed his plans… when the Caribbean began emerging from lockdown, he started working at private events which lead to him becoming a private chef…. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhruuqzmxCNnBrw-ND2SiZPbY3VdxqNdt9sqI4EwC6cdIJBvKwxvhg_er3J90hN3ra3CKFHp_aN2JTfN5MOrclfJgXbC7_SPgWEZSgfns004rMWOM7KJSDGqtTC8DiKg8Z7SCKly1tD_uQH9Sk88w_pkXYe0_qztxXY62rQgqBVeiIvep1dXsd4o3ircw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhruuqzmxCNnBrw-ND2SiZPbY3VdxqNdt9sqI4EwC6cdIJBvKwxvhg_er3J90hN3ra3CKFHp_aN2JTfN5MOrclfJgXbC7_SPgWEZSgfns004rMWOM7KJSDGqtTC8DiKg8Z7SCKly1tD_uQH9Sk88w_pkXYe0_qztxXY62rQgqBVeiIvep1dXsd4o3ircw" width="180" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">So, we hired him as a chef / teacher for an afternoon on board Inishnee. Two other friends joined the fun for an extraordinary learning experience. Orell devised a menu and came wit all the necessary ingredients for a multi course meal for 7... Lynn and I worked with Orell from 11-5… we learned about local ingredients, used every pot and pan I had, plus a couple from Lynn… we took turns chopping and stirring, sautéing and photographing as well writing notes and listing ingredients. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKSlQnoim38sy5kIP87rac38uvGl3vgP40xupifxPcp15Q9e70qpVwiFqFIrZw_PKdbceo--IEFfTRInwzSTrbb3fdE71v_-Zvp9ZyRa1EfGpKv7voBV5TloLCbCd8svnRxib-18iVpkOTZmJzxQs8rfjXHynGokLrM1b-8V-4qzqQTpLgSy1zfKSg6A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKSlQnoim38sy5kIP87rac38uvGl3vgP40xupifxPcp15Q9e70qpVwiFqFIrZw_PKdbceo--IEFfTRInwzSTrbb3fdE71v_-Zvp9ZyRa1EfGpKv7voBV5TloLCbCd8svnRxib-18iVpkOTZmJzxQs8rfjXHynGokLrM1b-8V-4qzqQTpLgSy1zfKSg6A=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Cleaning up as we when… </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The spouses joined us for dinner. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">What a spread. Orell was an excellent teacher and fantastic chef. Our bellies were bulging my the end of the gathering. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBPXnpz20K7uHEacKK_ezAcdu-CM6_x-xqIR4LyjidWP9nlecounVOV8J-SKiFditbljbODBq_PPQirIcvd6ZbJDO014eH5KxK81Anz7WB8C01gJQioGB42gnpB9pzKsH6CTToOY32CD-cyoKJ2pWmvkZkXMNAE3ZqXetVNZie5JaLUD2jBQnXLATcNw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2169" data-original-width="3573" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBPXnpz20K7uHEacKK_ezAcdu-CM6_x-xqIR4LyjidWP9nlecounVOV8J-SKiFditbljbODBq_PPQirIcvd6ZbJDO014eH5KxK81Anz7WB8C01gJQioGB42gnpB9pzKsH6CTToOY32CD-cyoKJ2pWmvkZkXMNAE3ZqXetVNZie5JaLUD2jBQnXLATcNw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8bmxpdG78WfAwHUxDj39k5mZDJkwYgGxWl2h5BRF9dT80OnMTTejh9W5kD_7Un4QFc_VX8w_R_kWy4Jk19qDzl1_Ac4fkObLHabQe0DUzAa1uFcEoJ7nf0fEvg2FdQ4m5eA_6C6niC1DLg0jqbJJ5s02Qq_7KMLvfP1kZYgny4etdVnY-s0rIBb8HWg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8bmxpdG78WfAwHUxDj39k5mZDJkwYgGxWl2h5BRF9dT80OnMTTejh9W5kD_7Un4QFc_VX8w_R_kWy4Jk19qDzl1_Ac4fkObLHabQe0DUzAa1uFcEoJ7nf0fEvg2FdQ4m5eA_6C6niC1DLg0jqbJJ5s02Qq_7KMLvfP1kZYgny4etdVnY-s0rIBb8HWg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRDl4utoIHFmc5ZUJGPY9oDTpfu7yWKz9pZ3XBv52teEtX9u9RgFzZ4pgYKXPJv1qN5mo3JgPOr7MHgP7SSs5DDvtWuuOskc8ALhvJdKMTmsgraX4v9Ng2W1_bEXYYWTpPRWQLvMtT37R2Nwlsyv3ZhCqznyNqyGSngpmZDD4_AM5KYqOv2anKdkJMQA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRDl4utoIHFmc5ZUJGPY9oDTpfu7yWKz9pZ3XBv52teEtX9u9RgFzZ4pgYKXPJv1qN5mo3JgPOr7MHgP7SSs5DDvtWuuOskc8ALhvJdKMTmsgraX4v9Ng2W1_bEXYYWTpPRWQLvMtT37R2Nwlsyv3ZhCqznyNqyGSngpmZDD4_AM5KYqOv2anKdkJMQA" width="320" /></a></div><br />March<p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We asked Orell if he would consider arranging a tour for us on St. Vincent. St Vincent is a beautiful island, one that we had not visited. Orell was thrilled at the chance to show us ‘his’ island… </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0WhAHNDlqIqD0sqRPJJL7W4LC7r4-8VUtD6FmevHOCtyZBcQCAfG7PapFwQP9YwA8qCFReMeyL_kd20CTYdNCpzvE9rXW7blVJqp7iLMnaidd6FrVtIu3v7__UjYZVkymXyfNAMwt78Vn7lBNyJulA9poselGynftWepM2yeqbJNc3VruGPTt6XFMIg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0WhAHNDlqIqD0sqRPJJL7W4LC7r4-8VUtD6FmevHOCtyZBcQCAfG7PapFwQP9YwA8qCFReMeyL_kd20CTYdNCpzvE9rXW7blVJqp7iLMnaidd6FrVtIu3v7__UjYZVkymXyfNAMwt78Vn7lBNyJulA9poselGynftWepM2yeqbJNc3VruGPTt6XFMIg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia6BonCDGqTzradfuDwKrYlXSAw9W41USc8ofu2bFfxA5YOrhAF7du1cUvqItnDLSuzRGKpSs6Bz2sbHCnSWYmZ2nyFpvUBd1Q-Re12aJCEO0mPgbZ1UPhfXI6BMVxmvThfKeD7RiJAub3TEaulurDd3qaPbYjDdviJST3bo9c1Y3WOyrAFHy-xsNvRA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEia6BonCDGqTzradfuDwKrYlXSAw9W41USc8ofu2bFfxA5YOrhAF7du1cUvqItnDLSuzRGKpSs6Bz2sbHCnSWYmZ2nyFpvUBd1Q-Re12aJCEO0mPgbZ1UPhfXI6BMVxmvThfKeD7RiJAub3TEaulurDd3qaPbYjDdviJST3bo9c1Y3WOyrAFHy-xsNvRA" width="320" /></a></div><br /><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0WhAHNDlqIqD0sqRPJJL7W4LC7r4-8VUtD6FmevHOCtyZBcQCAfG7PapFwQP9YwA8qCFReMeyL_kd20CTYdNCpzvE9rXW7blVJqp7iLMnaidd6FrVtIu3v7__UjYZVkymXyfNAMwt78Vn7lBNyJulA9poselGynftWepM2yeqbJNc3VruGPTt6XFMIg" width="320" /></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We ferried over to Kingstown, St Vincent with Lynn and Darryl ( Open Agenda) and Tom and Cindy (Oppsea). Orell met us with a driver and van and we were on our way. We toured the old fort overlooking the main harbor before setting off along the west coast heading north…</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">stopping at historic and scenic places throughout the day on the Windward Hwy. Just north of the village of Chapmans we were able to stretch our legs and walk a for a bit… </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheYUGqHrXcZeBPCbqZeqwz15b29JpFOxwP9qYN7QBcld0ZcKAOLjg1bcDFfd3JYdLmnebEN_TEquz54oueT_mMPnNz4YlOBkyNCLZshyRxnwTRDDkeTyuRN1sYetKU0VPXETLoJuOfeI_2W0ezsNIEVkQ4MO4O8ZDaBlsQeWmFO_I3MSCVBhnnOjfhxQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheYUGqHrXcZeBPCbqZeqwz15b29JpFOxwP9qYN7QBcld0ZcKAOLjg1bcDFfd3JYdLmnebEN_TEquz54oueT_mMPnNz4YlOBkyNCLZshyRxnwTRDDkeTyuRN1sYetKU0VPXETLoJuOfeI_2W0ezsNIEVkQ4MO4O8ZDaBlsQeWmFO_I3MSCVBhnnOjfhxQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br />La Soufriere Volcano looming in the distance… volcanic ash many feet thick was clearly visible through out this area. The old river bed, a wash of ash and buried trees and debris. <p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKBCVSb00wExzEMvRyMakUM7YbBqy__7SGFUtSFfReYZVXZ33GLES76WbMfE7g2sii7jc8KtNFX2VJgs4fbA3c8T3lyweD4Xs3z9C-orlXv_5Qcm5ua2dP0ZBegAntWE5wCLyZqdOSq3L7yzwurMEJulAP_BHpYWDs7o7nIB1bH2dQgBnSkWHwox9y7Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1729" data-original-width="2873" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKBCVSb00wExzEMvRyMakUM7YbBqy__7SGFUtSFfReYZVXZ33GLES76WbMfE7g2sii7jc8KtNFX2VJgs4fbA3c8T3lyweD4Xs3z9C-orlXv_5Qcm5ua2dP0ZBegAntWE5wCLyZqdOSq3L7yzwurMEJulAP_BHpYWDs7o7nIB1bH2dQgBnSkWHwox9y7Q=w400-h241" width="400" /></a></div><br />We came upon a few foragers coming down from the hills carrying wood and fruits they had gathered. </div><div><br /></div><div>The eruption caused thousands of people to evacuate the area, some losing their homes and lively hoods… <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixlNPtk9ZgoQUGVJW-iphH2huByRjhxlYUXhqBEmt7CLPahVemraxr43uIuEhjWaRCTETAxVW4tVBmBeGRCFrb53HZ6p1CVCnHA2y3auzVY1O4CVAn5tbXZsAkauv4cONaM-rwChBFVge4OfjEf-hassAab1mKnYg1RwKRFmCcnnX-iC14CpJSkkoNxw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixlNPtk9ZgoQUGVJW-iphH2huByRjhxlYUXhqBEmt7CLPahVemraxr43uIuEhjWaRCTETAxVW4tVBmBeGRCFrb53HZ6p1CVCnHA2y3auzVY1O4CVAn5tbXZsAkauv4cONaM-rwChBFVge4OfjEf-hassAab1mKnYg1RwKRFmCcnnX-iC14CpJSkkoNxw=w189-h320" width="189" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKN41WF72Vwck9vdg4aa5_AQzgd5a7HK8fOAoE0vVbHy0ISaUu-6H8pCgcq23YcpCU3NkUc5W9xZ7zzCc0mJ3kyjIStl27kPbTAVpxqNjVecRpr87ViKTFSNrETr9xMZ4-cPKOJqOvGCqB1Z5QNkW7_QBXKHUNYtOFdmPL5EKGIGCI_Yxq50yi6f00Og" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2766" data-original-width="3688" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKN41WF72Vwck9vdg4aa5_AQzgd5a7HK8fOAoE0vVbHy0ISaUu-6H8pCgcq23YcpCU3NkUc5W9xZ7zzCc0mJ3kyjIStl27kPbTAVpxqNjVecRpr87ViKTFSNrETr9xMZ4-cPKOJqOvGCqB1Z5QNkW7_QBXKHUNYtOFdmPL5EKGIGCI_Yxq50yi6f00Og=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br />Forcing them to relocating to the south of the island or neighboring islands that offered to take them in. </div><div><br /></div><div>We ate a late afternoon lunch before returning to Kingstown.<p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We had time for one last stop at the botanical garden before catching the last ferry back to Bequia… </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Orell proved to be an excellent guide for our excursion and exploration of St Vincent. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrhBIX3YW0WBxSeDuLw6I5qeANhjjJ4aW1VAWesS3WPBrQsHcdEAZ9eLbNbV4rPSSNj_TOKAYkTfWIymPCFXMZ11chiCZ0vxjNluFSYtMK_xHpSzkfWraX8OTRZHIHF8eFEUnrsP3VufNazjKF38H2IdMpTgxa9snHFvudJF1XD0-jSmxcqIp3OBZmSw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrhBIX3YW0WBxSeDuLw6I5qeANhjjJ4aW1VAWesS3WPBrQsHcdEAZ9eLbNbV4rPSSNj_TOKAYkTfWIymPCFXMZ11chiCZ0vxjNluFSYtMK_xHpSzkfWraX8OTRZHIHF8eFEUnrsP3VufNazjKF38H2IdMpTgxa9snHFvudJF1XD0-jSmxcqIp3OBZmSw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The trip to Martinique was more than a days sail so she opted to sail as far as St Lucia and drop the hook for the night and continue on the next day. A spirited sail put us between the Pitons before dark. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9BzenUZbQozYDScryubGrVpqNVLZiqqe92I6axY4uVCo3Pb2vRVM4LWNxVjo90sdsQ4B_S2nFcs_gFLj4MpgrDNbO3UPD4x99ODA9sVVXHpJrwTFzAQ2SG8BfmZi43zeET3QlP2SUleQ6cWHvmqlpRnWH69QWs0rv6GdhCroPlDMb3rrreP_6hRPAfg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9BzenUZbQozYDScryubGrVpqNVLZiqqe92I6axY4uVCo3Pb2vRVM4LWNxVjo90sdsQ4B_S2nFcs_gFLj4MpgrDNbO3UPD4x99ODA9sVVXHpJrwTFzAQ2SG8BfmZi43zeET3QlP2SUleQ6cWHvmqlpRnWH69QWs0rv6GdhCroPlDMb3rrreP_6hRPAfg=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The Pitons are quite striking due to their height and location… jutting out from the sea, they are an iconic image in the Caribbean. *A piton is a volcanic ‘plug or neck’ … an object created when magma hardens within a vent on an active volcano...</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The St Lucia Pitons, twins peaks, are 798 m and 743 m high. They are listed as a world Heritage site. Piton beer is named after these famous peaks… brewed by Windward & Leeward Brewing Limited and bottled by Heineken. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFgU5NEzJaPOTcQv265c-bt8T2vsRJiPUgji47ekOQ6fVsjBapu4onnVTGueSNxX-EJf7JKp1yiUxwS-86qLmhNEcWBjyGaHODPjpWOI-cCJ6Mmlg55UyhEhuUwHtuKClydR2asVefnIRJ0lmXxtl8LbzyHDy_iaMsAVTkdnLKisfxVyEpiVJsBDWg2g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFgU5NEzJaPOTcQv265c-bt8T2vsRJiPUgji47ekOQ6fVsjBapu4onnVTGueSNxX-EJf7JKp1yiUxwS-86qLmhNEcWBjyGaHODPjpWOI-cCJ6Mmlg55UyhEhuUwHtuKClydR2asVefnIRJ0lmXxtl8LbzyHDy_iaMsAVTkdnLKisfxVyEpiVJsBDWg2g" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh94YuaaX4EWBh0UjOTMj-dECoueqADMMaD0XUWQnPBh-Zk6G9yehzAlTTVj-dwhDFDMy76GWfyR7fDZGhGX7lFFch-I6_zIltVz9xW83Pz4iyQ0N27qUfGmIgcHSji5gaW1csJaxRfcTtCaK2YjQDE7p3glNPHqoeCWHUoxx-2UP9Z-mxJ4uPXGGKL1g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh94YuaaX4EWBh0UjOTMj-dECoueqADMMaD0XUWQnPBh-Zk6G9yehzAlTTVj-dwhDFDMy76GWfyR7fDZGhGX7lFFch-I6_zIltVz9xW83Pz4iyQ0N27qUfGmIgcHSji5gaW1csJaxRfcTtCaK2YjQDE7p3glNPHqoeCWHUoxx-2UP9Z-mxJ4uPXGGKL1g=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br />March 18…<p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Leaving the Pitons to aft we were up early and on our way… making Martinique was a challenge. Winds higher than predicted, shifting as we made our way north...and a few rain squalls. We motored that last 5 miles to make the harbor by nightfall. Our dear friend Wolfgang welcomed us to the harbor and was soon on board for a proper hug! We anchored in the outer harbor near St Anne instead of navigating the inner which has a number of shallows and reefs, it’s also heavily populated with mooring, most of them taken. The city of Le Marin is located at the far end of the inner harbor and hosts a large variety of shops as well as repair and haul out facilities. A French island, Martinique provides many of the luxury items found in Europe. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfK8yKe_OL2xzPGbG2cX0dQm0iEcXgjUhHm4wdEIFsrDnEfWZhxAZvdeoDoPCK-kfzLLyW8V3yQ2dVisMkuXGMsM1HlR6PysyB7pyUG5GyV-L0kkq6lHPokMTQBPENfvPWr9Bz0HazlmArhkTRgj1RnnugzdzmjsxmXJrLYCb3-OBuII8kqi6l-Glrwg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfK8yKe_OL2xzPGbG2cX0dQm0iEcXgjUhHm4wdEIFsrDnEfWZhxAZvdeoDoPCK-kfzLLyW8V3yQ2dVisMkuXGMsM1HlR6PysyB7pyUG5GyV-L0kkq6lHPokMTQBPENfvPWr9Bz0HazlmArhkTRgj1RnnugzdzmjsxmXJrLYCb3-OBuII8kqi6l-Glrwg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The prices are quite reasonable so it’s a great place to provision. Though French is the main language, most shop keepers as well and many locals speak some English. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The bad part of anchoring in the outer harbor is the long dinghy ride, our outboard not enough to get us on plane so we sit low in the water. EVERY wave breaks over the bow drenching the occupants and teases at flooding the craft. Kathy uses either a rain poncho or an umbrella, held like a shield, to fend off the majority of spray… there is always some that gets by and the captain is nearly always soaked. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">An interesting site this visit, a shipthatshipsships was anchor just inside the harbor, loading boats of all kinds to ship to Europe. By the time it left, the deck was full of boats strapped down and headed for the Atlantic. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC3shICTSvSBugRSJOqFolY7NWwftE0UkV6VSABR5EChArX6dEVDy5CxQjOalhaHQ6Erg_N4sCOToP6sWOT5ZlcQxzu0julbZY22MkSiz9JVwtclBpjf7CVkVJJB3P76iGP7yTmVVpkzz5RmbMr0MBT9as_mgR3O0D21Cl8yrnSpgusjEiwCbVVrybkg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiC3shICTSvSBugRSJOqFolY7NWwftE0UkV6VSABR5EChArX6dEVDy5CxQjOalhaHQ6Erg_N4sCOToP6sWOT5ZlcQxzu0julbZY22MkSiz9JVwtclBpjf7CVkVJJB3P76iGP7yTmVVpkzz5RmbMr0MBT9as_mgR3O0D21Cl8yrnSpgusjEiwCbVVrybkg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi66qzvBxDXTuJ4qyNc5tiOVXufz5az6udYVkB1CvnIR71Lb6QgkWrvIW3D4whwW48I2sgTS-Q_UFvn3XvTkEI3kKb5oSOj-xFAL5G-y-_f90ntCjKjZyP7MMMQjTkuNkC1OZlqr_QHB792tP-NWWiAiyxXOf9KZ8PplB0bA0mciLgb7IEkidJANVwA-A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi66qzvBxDXTuJ4qyNc5tiOVXufz5az6udYVkB1CvnIR71Lb6QgkWrvIW3D4whwW48I2sgTS-Q_UFvn3XvTkEI3kKb5oSOj-xFAL5G-y-_f90ntCjKjZyP7MMMQjTkuNkC1OZlqr_QHB792tP-NWWiAiyxXOf9KZ8PplB0bA0mciLgb7IEkidJANVwA-A" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Jim’s brother was due to arrive soon so we wanted to relocated to the city of Fort-duFrance which is close to the airport. We stopped a few days in Les Trois-Ìlets and dropped the hook. A picturesque town, though difficult to land the dinghy due to lack of space an deep mud in the small bay. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">It had been a while since we had seen any real harbor cinema so I guess we were due… another boat came in under sail and, over the course of 30 or so minutes managed to hit (repeatedly) another boat and snag its anchor! In no time, a number of locals were on the scene and managed to free them up. Though the drama continued… a crew member ( captain?) of the arriving boat rowed his small dinghy to another boat, tied off and proceeded to unlash its dinghy from the deck which was quite deflated… he swapped out his little dingy for the other boats dinghy and paddled it back to his own… hmmm... they quickly took off in their sail boat where the drama continued to unfold. Their sail became pinched in their furler so they had to drop their anchor which drug a few a few times as dark enshrouded the bay… the next morning they again set off for distant shores... we didn't see them again ... though we are still wondering if the dinghy swap was sanctioned or … ?</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">A few day later we moved on to Fort-du-France, taking a mooring ball from the marina. It was quite comfortable on the ball, the bay was huge and marine traffic respected the no wake area near the marina. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We had good wind and good weather. The time passed quickly, too quickly! Our expected arrival just after midnight 2 1/2 days out… So we shortened sail to make Bonaire in the daylight, rounding the north end as the sun came up. A quick sail down the coast and it was time to pull the sheets to dump the sails… the engine on we slipped into the harbor. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Bonaire is a fringe reef island and a protected marine park. Absolutely no anchoring! You may take a morning ball if available or proceed to the marina… or continue on to Curaçao, another days sail to the west. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOuuqbrwtPEhI6I028v6EP2OdIl9S88qSqVBEtKHHwwZ0fhZYNy8ErMbXB59gjIP_5-paSTGrLF24BEzvSUaXRS--PkX96pJVVggglIMQ4GfjUHTnG1JmzQcv5xZvoIFdgCADOAhwQqjab77ETwr9Zww4g8whfqOXT6BNQqwVHAnz0FdJl2SXbBwwqnA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOuuqbrwtPEhI6I028v6EP2OdIl9S88qSqVBEtKHHwwZ0fhZYNy8ErMbXB59gjIP_5-paSTGrLF24BEzvSUaXRS--PkX96pJVVggglIMQ4GfjUHTnG1JmzQcv5xZvoIFdgCADOAhwQqjab77ETwr9Zww4g8whfqOXT6BNQqwVHAnz0FdJl2SXbBwwqnA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We found an open mooring and staged ourselves to pick it up. Kathy at the helm Jim and Rich on the bow with lines and boat hooks ready. It took over 30 minutes of repeated attempts at the ball before finally snagging it.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The system in Bonaire requires two leads from the ball to the bow one for each side. A good system if they have a lazy line with float to make the initial catch. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Ours didn’t. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Once secure the crew sat back for a pleasant breakfast and a wonderful view. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9NnAQHCzdLknbZJe3jGp9Tgamn9_g67o27pyHlIJX-Ewqf0FPspyM5GRlHoxyK1HaSz9TprKzMERBcpslFAvQPHudn9Yp9hSKU9-ydBPzP7Vn0dNdgZmeRRMfABrja1eiPIRHs3JBS0WpSZpYl4-WSjnDkvcC8Pv_5yhd2fjYKnLDXB2PXG4Vyd2pXg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9NnAQHCzdLknbZJe3jGp9Tgamn9_g67o27pyHlIJX-Ewqf0FPspyM5GRlHoxyK1HaSz9TprKzMERBcpslFAvQPHudn9Yp9hSKU9-ydBPzP7Vn0dNdgZmeRRMfABrja1eiPIRHs3JBS0WpSZpYl4-WSjnDkvcC8Pv_5yhd2fjYKnLDXB2PXG4Vyd2pXg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Bonaire has relatively flat terrain and the climate very dry. It’s 2 most important sources of income are sea salt production and tourism. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The tourist in general are there for the diving, which is absolutely spectacular! The entire island perimeter is a reef and fiercely protected but both islanders, cruisers and tourist. The reef only extends out from shore 200-300 feet. Depths are 15-20 feet along the reef. At the reef outer edge it drops off to 50plus feet. It’s quite unique for boaters / divers to be able to dive / snorkel directly off the back or their boats in pristine waters full of extraordinary sea life. Diverse and abundant. The moorings for boats are limited and mandatory. They are securly fastened to the sea floor and inspected regularly. The one downside to the moorings are a weather phenomenon in which, a half dozen or so times a summer, the winds reverse and blow from the west taking the boats with them. This is usually predicted in enough time for boats to leave and return after the event hours later. If the boats get caught they end up on shore, damage to the boat and the reef inevitable. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The south end of the island is barely above sea level and completely flat. Sea water is flooded into salt flats then dammed. The sun does a good portion of the rest of the work, evaporating the water and leaving the salt crystals behind. Several types of sea salt are harvested. Once enough salt is sufficiently dry, heavy equipment is used to move and pile it up. Ships dock at a specially made pier where the salt is transferred to and loaded. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjt-fOUtwU0ID5OAHmgHPtD400OHmVjjGchX7k9QIcQEz2Yu-caJDj_BcBrxBZggHl8K4u0CfqRW1hNzkdESMUfFYGwVydb5cZ3k_eQ-svg9MqESdNH27ahjl9-458LMrUCNQGCS9OcCLNWDeGDmLIXSKKegNGxpY_FtbeKB0exH3uIzMTGRxnnNeFUsQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjt-fOUtwU0ID5OAHmgHPtD400OHmVjjGchX7k9QIcQEz2Yu-caJDj_BcBrxBZggHl8K4u0CfqRW1hNzkdESMUfFYGwVydb5cZ3k_eQ-svg9MqESdNH27ahjl9-458LMrUCNQGCS9OcCLNWDeGDmLIXSKKegNGxpY_FtbeKB0exH3uIzMTGRxnnNeFUsQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEip-dbSA90vWo2kjpcpNCo98L4D6vrAGONF_3Wgt8vHPsrvd5oVDBesra_GIBmWx8HQts7lkoREyzC0eNMc9jABMHu-9LEFW4Wpq7HXnWIB7seMQdB8Xi6Grb8o8DLhWjdG0YHdQ4rMu0Sa3Hyiiaa5rxgiTsSK0jMZzs4j6xbifiYiF8lwSulRQ7nYig" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEip-dbSA90vWo2kjpcpNCo98L4D6vrAGONF_3Wgt8vHPsrvd5oVDBesra_GIBmWx8HQts7lkoREyzC0eNMc9jABMHu-9LEFW4Wpq7HXnWIB7seMQdB8Xi6Grb8o8DLhWjdG0YHdQ4rMu0Sa3Hyiiaa5rxgiTsSK0jMZzs4j6xbifiYiF8lwSulRQ7nYig=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">All of this work use to be done with slave labor and donkeys. Back breaking and sun scorched, they did the heavy work with the overseers making sure the work was completed to their satisfaction.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKyXi34-YpUXHsZfFENQrhGqmZVYO8nnR_iNkIhoKn1QZBfsrEmEkMUkoF8ETB1vCWnzgMpj3c5IpDDpA9efguBtZzWN_JhRRIyknTMjsXZexW_dkcaG35amUrI3LFIZyQS_ssc7yZDoQlCQgmrkoXX-joCKfZklnFD7lHF8z_Qc1qAv7L8nobTMW03Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKyXi34-YpUXHsZfFENQrhGqmZVYO8nnR_iNkIhoKn1QZBfsrEmEkMUkoF8ETB1vCWnzgMpj3c5IpDDpA9efguBtZzWN_JhRRIyknTMjsXZexW_dkcaG35amUrI3LFIZyQS_ssc7yZDoQlCQgmrkoXX-joCKfZklnFD7lHF8z_Qc1qAv7L8nobTMW03Q=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Some of the former slave huts can be seen along the shores, now a reminder of a very grim practice of using slave labor for the benefit of the wealthy and white. With the end of slavery as well as the introduction of machinery to do the heavy labor, the donkeys were left to fend for them selves as were much of the black population. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwYVDu3BaYLDbsySHvXkxyrJYW3zVHXP170IvTHOhFdq4gcufQ3UNch__0dScrDKF0zlxuvjVR9l3ZY8FHebdIIyVCEFux1ETdl0snRuOsK0ry36cv8f1YOiOfMKxNkNKj1SuhL1_-jVgaBLiMcsNtO2rpgCd_dpFgTmQAHEkkrr2i-3Ek0uHjVQWUdQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwYVDu3BaYLDbsySHvXkxyrJYW3zVHXP170IvTHOhFdq4gcufQ3UNch__0dScrDKF0zlxuvjVR9l3ZY8FHebdIIyVCEFux1ETdl0snRuOsK0ry36cv8f1YOiOfMKxNkNKj1SuhL1_-jVgaBLiMcsNtO2rpgCd_dpFgTmQAHEkkrr2i-3Ek0uHjVQWUdQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Today, the island has a small population of wild donkeys though the efforts of a few good samaritan’s allow some of the displaced donkeys, injured of otherwise, a safe refuge at the Donkey Sanctuary. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Hundreds of donkeys roam the gated facility, food provided largely through donations. All animals are medically cared for and either spayed or neutered or kept in separate pens so as not to repopulate. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz8JWF-sLx0QcCoI1nr-f9y5sacxAF_mf_7o2lcyi0BWthtqfzC_NyBQNoYvG7XGfDtUB1uYSot8fl8KGNXgh4FPI9oZk0uwv91C-gUE5MQ8m8RnOS5vyhVUjCAKFCAAY6i6tGFpK37F4YmUTdoYPq6DOOC5FEA3h5psOEjRTkT9tQzFaw9dAxoAX9_w" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgz8JWF-sLx0QcCoI1nr-f9y5sacxAF_mf_7o2lcyi0BWthtqfzC_NyBQNoYvG7XGfDtUB1uYSot8fl8KGNXgh4FPI9oZk0uwv91C-gUE5MQ8m8RnOS5vyhVUjCAKFCAAY6i6tGFpK37F4YmUTdoYPq6DOOC5FEA3h5psOEjRTkT9tQzFaw9dAxoAX9_w=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
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Helen, her mom, had fallen. It was serious. A flight home was booked. After a heart wrenching couple of days travel, she was able to see mom before she passed. The grief was overwhelming. Friends and family gathered for the service. Kathy and family... comforted by the kind messages and the presence of dear friends and extended family. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZhIRYd4A46KULRKkycO5EIHVA8u03GaV9h2fhl2maT7pumqzrJV6FzRa1otNG-YNDcIBc36W0NF0japJ7gesjhYnHXmx8KInCOLtAEhexQN_zu46lhtdLdHc8qFeuwgEcf4VX8v8LCEVkIgltemKNUgTDddTL6oHaXjas0JwShTyAWybdxEWtvaYxUw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1410" data-original-width="1086" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZhIRYd4A46KULRKkycO5EIHVA8u03GaV9h2fhl2maT7pumqzrJV6FzRa1otNG-YNDcIBc36W0NF0japJ7gesjhYnHXmx8KInCOLtAEhexQN_zu46lhtdLdHc8qFeuwgEcf4VX8v8LCEVkIgltemKNUgTDddTL6oHaXjas0JwShTyAWybdxEWtvaYxUw=w493-h640" width="493" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeKBeVVPk_RxE9dRZcirj4-XLgm8XaQxjrxpKBGTQqqdCrPYR3E2bS-HVIIjB4DfKQ3udxxdBt48TQBeBQOlg6cyZggzwW75p-yCRdxXns3CzIUjQaI9o2-yRd3hfE2uT772tohKv2DHeEKMW9XiYqVve4L-sHEJRIn_6i27yWu45V6vmC-YLrBKpnpA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeKBeVVPk_RxE9dRZcirj4-XLgm8XaQxjrxpKBGTQqqdCrPYR3E2bS-HVIIjB4DfKQ3udxxdBt48TQBeBQOlg6cyZggzwW75p-yCRdxXns3CzIUjQaI9o2-yRd3hfE2uT772tohKv2DHeEKMW9XiYqVve4L-sHEJRIn_6i27yWu45V6vmC-YLrBKpnpA" width="320" /></a></div>Returning to Bonaire, Kathy felt drained. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Rich had departed Bonaire while Kathy was away. </div><div>We made arrangements to sail to Curaçao, the next island to the west. An early morning departure from Bonaire; we were able to arrive in the daylight and motor into Spaanse (Spanish) Water and anchor.<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The following day we went ashore to check into the country. We caught the public bus to town, then continued on foot to immigration first, then on to customs across the pedestrian bridge Koningin Emmabrug that spans the St. Anna Bay, and up the hill to the harbor office and customs. It was a long, hot walk with a bit of back tracking, Google providing inaccurate directions. It was almost lunch time, the office closing for the day… but Jim was able to persuade the officiant who begrudgingly took our money and stamped us in. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLACp9Ri7Iayvf6KqqlSzuk7nX6a-ij4_ADJsiSdgFDFvoVihEs8kpytQe_uC17baq4avhJ1iA1KBKdZjsW-jDH-dotH77lVNBc7c3eRH7L54ON4uMn4SDh1dWQj2d6ANmsQbm3qXVN4Je72HwcXGTYy352_phOJjg-o_HQnF2Tka2wCUYeMsSP-aYfg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLACp9Ri7Iayvf6KqqlSzuk7nX6a-ij4_ADJsiSdgFDFvoVihEs8kpytQe_uC17baq4avhJ1iA1KBKdZjsW-jDH-dotH77lVNBc7c3eRH7L54ON4uMn4SDh1dWQj2d6ANmsQbm3qXVN4Je72HwcXGTYy352_phOJjg-o_HQnF2Tka2wCUYeMsSP-aYfg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">A short stroll through the large market near the bus terminal then the bus back to the Spaanse Waters. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We enjoyed happy hour at nearby restaurant and cruisers dinner specials. We took the bus back to town a few days later to explore and scope out the marina were we would put Inishnee on the hard. Another long hot walk, google maps providing us with more steps than we cared to take… again. Curaçao Marine is small but well equipped. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">We moved to the marina a few days later. The marina is well protect in the huge industrial bay of Schottegat. Access to the bay is blocked by the pedestrian bridge. Call the harbor master and they give you an approximate time when they will open the bridge for passage. All foot traffic must be off the bridge before they open it. We passed through and made our way to the marina. A tight squeeze but Jim was able to manage it well. Lines to shore were cleated and Inishnee was secured. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUXpI68ycFdscgRYzFBAdWVRoI0FF4cdUJhMxcHYjAGVH7LU6CDhubxvowLEd8xaF0IesMIAsOCYyQt2yF6gOEyt1k8V8hQfXOU2RTceCvxh6qXQwa_vCMj0StbOXGehhxijw-PhEMEHhLyPk2pgGD7Jd5AXKI1eozozo4Or-9OGrP74QhUPelMJkdOw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUXpI68ycFdscgRYzFBAdWVRoI0FF4cdUJhMxcHYjAGVH7LU6CDhubxvowLEd8xaF0IesMIAsOCYyQt2yF6gOEyt1k8V8hQfXOU2RTceCvxh6qXQwa_vCMj0StbOXGehhxijw-PhEMEHhLyPk2pgGD7Jd5AXKI1eozozo4Or-9OGrP74QhUPelMJkdOw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">The next week was spent prepping the boat for her summer on the hard. Cleaning and sorting. Packing and discarding… this year Inishnee would get a shade cover. We purchased a bunch of mesh tarps and secured them over the deck areas, strapped down tightly to the life lines. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">The crew took an apartment while working on Inishnee. We made good progress and she was ready to be put to bed within the week.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Kathy and Jim spent the last few days in Curaçao to do some island touring by car. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYaIjaCunvGC9SSkNqT-AuzTbSQNEzaq1qUm_YWGTAex9J7GBxtRnWXsSAUH1slZfguUYVG0PZw1kXp9yvgwOb72RnSLsuE4Faw-CiQTVX6KWCop_-yucTPIfqo1xuOu9SKw8qlsviPs_DRCO7TG3kDngyelxR3KFSivms1DtcoDfLU6bN4kGtwSfW9Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYaIjaCunvGC9SSkNqT-AuzTbSQNEzaq1qUm_YWGTAex9J7GBxtRnWXsSAUH1slZfguUYVG0PZw1kXp9yvgwOb72RnSLsuE4Faw-CiQTVX6KWCop_-yucTPIfqo1xuOu9SKw8qlsviPs_DRCO7TG3kDngyelxR3KFSivms1DtcoDfLU6bN4kGtwSfW9Q" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3Lj1AbDXFytsa8Gu1Ga3f5YsRZrF_anWDvoOcg9RRMN8uHMKYYmRoL1sQBJ_ndYjPo43MoJ0D8tBhhKUwZqYOTlFBvVcYbDrLHqNkLDUPjdCqTWeICvFSBD3_BRxI5rMsF9ZX_NWjvpNPGbypspfLOhxgBeKbPFHymPm7SiB9-mF2_pK4y9ayZlQZOw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3Lj1AbDXFytsa8Gu1Ga3f5YsRZrF_anWDvoOcg9RRMN8uHMKYYmRoL1sQBJ_ndYjPo43MoJ0D8tBhhKUwZqYOTlFBvVcYbDrLHqNkLDUPjdCqTWeICvFSBD3_BRxI5rMsF9ZX_NWjvpNPGbypspfLOhxgBeKbPFHymPm7SiB9-mF2_pK4y9ayZlQZOw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
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We had spent the last 15 months in Grenada. Relatively safe from hurricanes and Covid. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmbhjV1pHsOok6nqlSorsaCRXRnEwfJbfcHC3J8lhvTG1wkRN_-IenNpg-lsuk-u9BWHdc7xG9Qcad9dYx-aMzbKgOdh3nP7OfS-2KF2D7rn_gBx2c57PEvhIeHbvM_aOQdGZJHjTt51JaI9SGdsVGe7Ao4P1xvgKRiQZY3q5dIvdAimo-sMrjSB_sA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210522_232042562.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHmbhjV1pHsOok6nqlSorsaCRXRnEwfJbfcHC3J8lhvTG1wkRN_-IenNpg-lsuk-u9BWHdc7xG9Qcad9dYx-aMzbKgOdh3nP7OfS-2KF2D7rn_gBx2c57PEvhIeHbvM_aOQdGZJHjTt51JaI9SGdsVGe7Ao4P1xvgKRiQZY3q5dIvdAimo-sMrjSB_sA/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210522_232042562.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">An uneventful flight and a 3 hour car ride, we were reunited with<b> Stephen and Amanda</b>, son and daughter-in-law, living in North Port, Florida. This will be our base for our next adventure…</span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLG_HMavT4QD6PgegCGZpo-VHX0bZU5bvOaY-e0wTLlYKxvm2Bo-piJe7odPFDlqfMSPhatMI-wJcSBZTTq3MmzQ1MMr0TnU1LdyVY_BRC1oa5NbUwsEAcnFWcLaw404yja9HabbqHwr7-Exx2Akx4x9pFOzcaP_u2qUkVOhHYIPq3CtnTIUPSZUT2Q/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210522_194537425.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLG_HMavT4QD6PgegCGZpo-VHX0bZU5bvOaY-e0wTLlYKxvm2Bo-piJe7odPFDlqfMSPhatMI-wJcSBZTTq3MmzQ1MMr0TnU1LdyVY_BRC1oa5NbUwsEAcnFWcLaw404yja9HabbqHwr7-Exx2Akx4x9pFOzcaP_u2qUkVOhHYIPq3CtnTIUPSZUT2Q/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210522_194537425.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stephen and Amanda would soon welcome the birth of their daughter, Willow… and become first time home owners… both in the final stages of procuring </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span><br /></span></span></span></div>We had decided months ago it was time for us to split our time between our floating home, Inishnee, and a life on land… We planned to buy an RV for travel / living while in the US and continue to live aboard Inishnee durning the winter months. </span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">We had a rough idea what we wanted, having scoured the internet for months while in Grenada… so we were on the hunt immediately to find an RV and ground transportation.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFasjju8XEZAdll5Fk_jtXisLwQ7dx0hJws3E9_X72Omh64fR_9WKNQZ9u4KfuWWwlZl4BmvGQeUotyBliZpCzVXR9j34lqVF36XUAmKZX5Z0NlCoXe071uIiPnmc45oR5g6rYNRHskmioR37AqrBMSDTXfaHVpBXtr2GcQ78uEk5paSSQRrgHHRPsAQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhFasjju8XEZAdll5Fk_jtXisLwQ7dx0hJws3E9_X72Omh64fR_9WKNQZ9u4KfuWWwlZl4BmvGQeUotyBliZpCzVXR9j34lqVF36XUAmKZX5Z0NlCoXe071uIiPnmc45oR5g6rYNRHskmioR37AqrBMSDTXfaHVpBXtr2GcQ78uEk5paSSQRrgHHRPsAQ=w137-h183" width="137" /></a>Within a couple weeks we found and bought a car, a Honda Fit with manual transmission for flat towing (all four wheels on the ground) behind our yet to be found /</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">purchased RV…</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /><br /></span><br /><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" dir="rtl" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"></div><span style="font-family: arial;">The RV search would prove to be a bit more challenging since everyone, or so it seems, was into RVing during the pandemic. We drove to Bessemer, Alabama ‘knowing’ we had found the perfect RV for us… Unfortunately, it had more issues than we felt we wanted to risk a purchase on, so deflated, we drove back to North Port. We looked at numerous RVs in Florida then found another “perfect for us’ one in Minnesota! We booked one way flights because we were going to drive this one back to Florida … but, it was not as advertised. Quite disappointing, but we had a FABULOUS bonus visit with son <b>Alex and family</b> who live in Minnesota… <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDe2lTH1aN5gGazt8QyoZPD_A2-EkXnK1W7w4cyYlK0HE_yDF1mGJCOqBH14ojnjvnCvQB2Slw3iT8vNeOIAJF13AVAZOhkKCrCV7EHxIqKmroSedaCT0hHmM_ajoNnGllH_vMyFaSkvQL3-8GjLSKU6u_rcWNhJVmF-BvEDwIpa9Mrsi6HMHERlRAQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210417_193053514.MP~2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcDe2lTH1aN5gGazt8QyoZPD_A2-EkXnK1W7w4cyYlK0HE_yDF1mGJCOqBH14ojnjvnCvQB2Slw3iT8vNeOIAJF13AVAZOhkKCrCV7EHxIqKmroSedaCT0hHmM_ajoNnGllH_vMyFaSkvQL3-8GjLSKU6u_rcWNhJVmF-BvEDwIpa9Mrsi6HMHERlRAQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210417_193053514.MP~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOq0lerCLCQ_9IuAQldDQDMVcwrAaXwWdnX0NDPvLX3QVKT71VxU_pbVgTqLW3oTxnqCk2Brnc_NxWHUvdtdS4ydgH2li4-2ddZpfxThshzNTCjLx_Oe9M1EUX3C6slxkvFNDWXxLgrhFqxJ-4V_GnGAWNPZ0puFySe6gxqeSFg9agoGJZWUBJNzldHw/s837/Screenshot_20210429-151109.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="837" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOq0lerCLCQ_9IuAQldDQDMVcwrAaXwWdnX0NDPvLX3QVKT71VxU_pbVgTqLW3oTxnqCk2Brnc_NxWHUvdtdS4ydgH2li4-2ddZpfxThshzNTCjLx_Oe9M1EUX3C6slxkvFNDWXxLgrhFqxJ-4V_GnGAWNPZ0puFySe6gxqeSFg9agoGJZWUBJNzldHw/s320/Screenshot_20210429-151109.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">While there and plotting our next move we received a call from an unknown number… the caller wanted to know if we were still interest in the RV they had listed on RV Trader. After reviewing the specs, webooked another flight … to Maryland. Within an hour we knew it was the one for us! We took a hotel room while waiting on paper work to be finalized… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">5 days and pile of cash later… we drove off in our new to us Land Yacht…. A <b>Tiffin Allegro, Breeze 32</b>. Much bigger (33 feet) than we thought we wanted but it was in excellent shape and great quality rig. We weren’t buying it for ‘camping’… it would be our state side home for half of the year… </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuZeKZCSGAhFjgKAGyAmRJmsuYAIzKcYSxcasBJme4xUsZkuvsrEAu8ZYk0182X-gg0xr8bzKK7WdO-6TZLGM1ylJYVBLSCpq587YVrFMF-3l4oCQfwjrVCIUfOQpYgqGD256jVOCJJxAceE-kLrKvo1YsThnS91UvGeIut55Kn64umAbdW149cPEmg/s1280/thumbnail_original_920eaa62-1114-4205-b485-a94651cb8029_IMG_20210422_141821251.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuZeKZCSGAhFjgKAGyAmRJmsuYAIzKcYSxcasBJme4xUsZkuvsrEAu8ZYk0182X-gg0xr8bzKK7WdO-6TZLGM1ylJYVBLSCpq587YVrFMF-3l4oCQfwjrVCIUfOQpYgqGD256jVOCJJxAceE-kLrKvo1YsThnS91UvGeIut55Kn64umAbdW149cPEmg/s320/thumbnail_original_920eaa62-1114-4205-b485-a94651cb8029_IMG_20210422_141821251.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbtbI5Zrb5AkHPDVmDNo8tDHfHyzH0sFJPu5SajR4ApZCS4CHZBnm3q-aoNWxodkq5OR6c6FyNR7Ux4UixPxo2Z85m2bFNhPrPV1L8bR4Tzhcjp_xciMjtyZ0gO68lDj5irkA9DxPLldWQXqOIwfPWImp6ENJCihLD6IKGLUD9Hi8p7cI-QFoDsNyHA/s1280/thumbnail_original_d2780e2a-9d17-4256-ba91-8b39b7c7a31f_PXL_20210509_142633256.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbtbI5Zrb5AkHPDVmDNo8tDHfHyzH0sFJPu5SajR4ApZCS4CHZBnm3q-aoNWxodkq5OR6c6FyNR7Ux4UixPxo2Z85m2bFNhPrPV1L8bR4Tzhcjp_xciMjtyZ0gO68lDj5irkA9DxPLldWQXqOIwfPWImp6ENJCihLD6IKGLUD9Hi8p7cI-QFoDsNyHA/s320/thumbnail_original_d2780e2a-9d17-4256-ba91-8b39b7c7a31f_PXL_20210509_142633256.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We (Jim) drove her back to Florida where we would ‘outfit’ her and get her legal. We are Florida residents so registering Arvie (her name) in Florida would be prudent. After receiving the clear Title in the mail we prepared ourselves to write a big fat check to the state of Florida and get Her licensed. We had no inkling of the debacle it would turnout ti be… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Trip #1 to Florida DMV / Charlotte County: </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">… We were told we needed the official milage recored on a affidavit before we could register her. So, back to Arvie to record, etc…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Trip #2 to FL DMV / Charlotte County</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQNCSfLHA_JkmLvTJpMjxOXfzapLVHyGgAAb-69kd4JB-bUiAf1c8OYlAP7R-nfDEl4709PXiuLh8ngHAaKPGmVWq3DG2_bZ8zbhqnj5u4wLiNCeLnu2EGIcd0N6ghA8AhUsTFo1g1y_e895ZsEijw67hm3S5aGlvcG-OnsqYfQjoE7w7d2fTuZ6A3Q/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210509_222628924.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQNCSfLHA_JkmLvTJpMjxOXfzapLVHyGgAAb-69kd4JB-bUiAf1c8OYlAP7R-nfDEl4709PXiuLh8ngHAaKPGmVWq3DG2_bZ8zbhqnj5u4wLiNCeLnu2EGIcd0N6ghA8AhUsTFo1g1y_e895ZsEijw67hm3S5aGlvcG-OnsqYfQjoE7w7d2fTuZ6A3Q/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210509_222628924.jpg" width="320" /></a></span>The affidavit HAS to be witnessed/ verified AT the vehicle and signed by someone from the FL DMV or a Police officer … back to Arvie and wait for the police (the neighbors were just a bit interested in the new RV on the block that already needed a visit from the cops…) </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Trip #3 to FL DMV / Charlotte County</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Okay, 3rd times the charm right? </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Milage recorded properly…</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">But, we wanted to registered Arvie in our Trust’s name which we don’t have the papers for because they are locked on a box in Michigan…. after multiple conversations with different officials, we signed another affidavit putting the RV in our names only… phew, dodged that bullet… Now we present our Florida drivers license to complete to process. BUT, now, after 3 consecutive visits we are told for the first time we are in the WRONG county! We must go to Clay county (per new covid regulations)… near Jacksonville where our official address is.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">So… we pack up Arvie and drove (with NO license plates!) drove 250 some miles to Clay County. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVb9mp2ASuvZmrPk8QNUCaaMXVlcZZg-ul191jXM0qRKzS1b-qQDMEoj5q_a3cvcQsVr2rIEs_Wu9P3THPVoOAACcpfSObgG-LGt-_qDPTy5qm3qhwQwJ7gUa0mXivJqAKr3WwCyaOqjcpgm5evL5Bl8UC8vYAbnReDhpOtB51ly_824O-VtyGmH_Tmg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210510_190903279.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVb9mp2ASuvZmrPk8QNUCaaMXVlcZZg-ul191jXM0qRKzS1b-qQDMEoj5q_a3cvcQsVr2rIEs_Wu9P3THPVoOAACcpfSObgG-LGt-_qDPTy5qm3qhwQwJ7gUa0mXivJqAKr3WwCyaOqjcpgm5evL5Bl8UC8vYAbnReDhpOtB51ly_824O-VtyGmH_Tmg/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210510_190903279.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">At the marina parking lot / field where we planned to ‘camp’ we promptly ran aground with our Land Yacht. <b>stuck in the sand</b>… The loan of a shovel and a few old paving tiles under the tires, a lot of luck and a number of cuss words… we were able to free ourselves from the sand lot. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Trip # 4 to FL DMV / Clay County </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The receptionist asked first thing to see our drivers license… okay, were getting somewhere now!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Next we see the clerk. We present the Title AND our copy of the Trust we had emailed to us! … great… but they need an ‘official’ copy… the kind with a stamp or something… ugggh</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">But, they finally agree after much consideration to let us sign an affidavit and put it in our names and not the trust… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Now we show our drivers license… which is issued to the county of which we are residents and are currently standing in their DMV… The clerk takes one look and says our license is illegal ! Not valid... because we use a mail service as our address…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The straw that broke the camels back?…. we are close to that now.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Now there’s a LOT of intervention going on... clerks talking to supervisors. supervisors shaking heads… conferring and consulting…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">but finally, a solution! we have to promise that when we renew our drivers license we will return to their office and use the LICENSE PLATE number of Arvie for our address….</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">and, yes, they still wanted that big fat check to process the deal…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">So. Arvie is finally legal and we are free to move about the country… Next stop… North Port, Florida… it’s still too cold up north for us.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Back in North Port we got to know Arvie and continued to adapt to land-living. Our little blue Toad (Honda Fit) is awesome! We can come and go and NEVER get dinghy butt! hahhaha</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6RlayD89veUoHgCG-46Lt2yzQuPL3tr_1Qx9EMaYBxdSlrYqwRaxq37p5LtB6XgJ562TOXqia2_g6798_m0w2x1MaOQcU5mnStwBmTbDvT1c4fHmLCQ1BQTiQ4A_Yb54nAn88SDXCuk-4iASXnSctF71Ne87mBiaXJvwZ1cVSGNNA8tNTKb_iBzzUQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210501_154331409.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6RlayD89veUoHgCG-46Lt2yzQuPL3tr_1Qx9EMaYBxdSlrYqwRaxq37p5LtB6XgJ562TOXqia2_g6798_m0w2x1MaOQcU5mnStwBmTbDvT1c4fHmLCQ1BQTiQ4A_Yb54nAn88SDXCuk-4iASXnSctF71Ne87mBiaXJvwZ1cVSGNNA8tNTKb_iBzzUQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210501_154331409.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">May…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Stephen and Amanda closed on their <b>house</b> the end of April and spent the first weekend in demo mode. They were able to find a perfect for them home in their neighborhood at a good price. Structurally sound, it was in need of some renovation and deep cleaning. A dividing wall was removed, tile flooring replaced with laminate, wallpaper stripped … We helped as much as possible. Their friends and neighbors all contributed something… A month+ of weekends would be filled with demo and rebuilding. Painting and repairing before moving in…</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfnWxHlMaz3x_Nk1quOkwDZ_CCCv30mb4c3p_KdPz9zJXIYsruS7RBzrO5BxNXtuTBBDY4SbN3_cfAPAr_b0WWafKq3brYEPSEyyyJ3W6EUd9HAk1tlE79dy8h4X7yD1zVSiH3uWDY3rm_fLOv4RdsaWOKeaeDMAnR6TrXnKdp__xyAKS_OgiVOQ2hQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210501_171344901.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfnWxHlMaz3x_Nk1quOkwDZ_CCCv30mb4c3p_KdPz9zJXIYsruS7RBzrO5BxNXtuTBBDY4SbN3_cfAPAr_b0WWafKq3brYEPSEyyyJ3W6EUd9HAk1tlE79dy8h4X7yD1zVSiH3uWDY3rm_fLOv4RdsaWOKeaeDMAnR6TrXnKdp__xyAKS_OgiVOQ2hQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210501_171344901.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Willow, their daughter will have a lovely home with her parents!</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiluMu-25StbIyDFpaf1YCQqD6JWFOV_OHfSIpJjKbpNJhDbvDeiC6_9OpJOVUpqO_FeuUOC-tHejJSDZ31XWTYWiURoahiVpxo3X1rDKMVzOntfXtpAEM1ZB4AtDlj-dS2pG-ZJgkkOWg9uvXvdh0PhPrVsbbnby2iKjdMxSPf3D8tA_GHpPL5iXGlg/s1280/thumbnail_Screenshot_20210523-084152.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="590" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiluMu-25StbIyDFpaf1YCQqD6JWFOV_OHfSIpJjKbpNJhDbvDeiC6_9OpJOVUpqO_FeuUOC-tHejJSDZ31XWTYWiURoahiVpxo3X1rDKMVzOntfXtpAEM1ZB4AtDlj-dS2pG-ZJgkkOWg9uvXvdh0PhPrVsbbnby2iKjdMxSPf3D8tA_GHpPL5iXGlg/s320/thumbnail_Screenshot_20210523-084152.png" width="148" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; 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-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial;">With the weather warming, we decided it was time to put some miles on Arvie… 3 days, more or less, north to Michigan the first leg of our Great Loop trip. Boaters know the Great Loop as traveling a system of waterways making a LOOP… traveling up the US eastern seaboard, transiting the Great Lakes, turning south at Chicago and going down the Mississippi River. Into the Gulf, go down and around Florid and up the east Coast… We’ll be doing our own version with Arvie and the Wee Blue Toad</span></p><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXLCNxcPY3LY5KPT6pCj2HMumIcVy4FrN-lcZTg3WAtABGa-M4x_nrwcabCOz4M79UBHH2gdueaJNLkwmOyzdZ9VG3V4QlPAogBHk5YyDG8Al2-n7EKgm0H_24EdCaXeS1aP0KMsEBpm646ps8mFC2kArzhsJKmZXPpou9woEjn8m5nIO135AoHMBig/s1024/original_e47d6564-009f-4418-9336-6f6942c85cd1_PXL_20210614_222416224.LS_exported_366.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXLCNxcPY3LY5KPT6pCj2HMumIcVy4FrN-lcZTg3WAtABGa-M4x_nrwcabCOz4M79UBHH2gdueaJNLkwmOyzdZ9VG3V4QlPAogBHk5YyDG8Al2-n7EKgm0H_24EdCaXeS1aP0KMsEBpm646ps8mFC2kArzhsJKmZXPpou9woEjn8m5nIO135AoHMBig/s320/original_e47d6564-009f-4418-9336-6f6942c85cd1_PXL_20210614_222416224.LS_exported_366.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">June</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We hadn’t been ‘home’ for two years… lots had changed of course. Our daughter Theresa had a baby in our absence! A beautiful and cleaver girl,<b> Grace </b>stole our hearts with her big eyes and warm smile. She’s easy going and fun. We pic-nicked and played games enjoying our visits with her and her mom.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UMjgcIH860ON_2V3RJkc6mpQLeL-RJLQm0-hooR24x4iB7Ca745LDsSV0vmOzb228vw927VEuEnroGSGA6GqAHrGzX_kmi1H9Jt36QsRv1ZkjMBvDEC44jq2VnrFf0iaOfTleF0aJCrNPHRL4oN63ZwvdTYdApdoG86sTZSKV-XGiUV3fTLrm_rOEw/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210604_234704141.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UMjgcIH860ON_2V3RJkc6mpQLeL-RJLQm0-hooR24x4iB7Ca745LDsSV0vmOzb228vw927VEuEnroGSGA6GqAHrGzX_kmi1H9Jt36QsRv1ZkjMBvDEC44jq2VnrFf0iaOfTleF0aJCrNPHRL4oN63ZwvdTYdApdoG86sTZSKV-XGiUV3fTLrm_rOEw/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210604_234704141.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVS-wYfqBglTsmgU4-qFpRdDh2suhUMEV1CuHzjYZZ0tBJn1Xu3V4BN9vOkvHMwUGsMKotiSClKSIw7_YoPxdZZJZKq07l-wMNY-v72hyHH-NwCSX3Hif4gCUMSQaeiHUtmG84AFJP8qaHxD3wLdczmSNwsMjwdHf3I2Pt357yD4m9_xby4w9h3vqoGA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210604_233330880.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVS-wYfqBglTsmgU4-qFpRdDh2suhUMEV1CuHzjYZZ0tBJn1Xu3V4BN9vOkvHMwUGsMKotiSClKSIw7_YoPxdZZJZKq07l-wMNY-v72hyHH-NwCSX3Hif4gCUMSQaeiHUtmG84AFJP8qaHxD3wLdczmSNwsMjwdHf3I2Pt357yD4m9_xby4w9h3vqoGA/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210604_233330880.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4T1kOK3SAONO4V281lQytXJCub8IgIQKtlxSrPvSy-JyOMK-zGIdxuexf3qsCWAgCY1BdIIJ54QfxDAfXXgVw6slg-8D1ubTo7RzZb56gjDXV8_rbF3GteDLqmAhY9YpSsoSlQ3jHSQuBrxRgyfBWAejjoUffFh2VlrCqv2P6d8UbCIqOu8YBRXqPg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210605_002337729.MP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4T1kOK3SAONO4V281lQytXJCub8IgIQKtlxSrPvSy-JyOMK-zGIdxuexf3qsCWAgCY1BdIIJ54QfxDAfXXgVw6slg-8D1ubTo7RzZb56gjDXV8_rbF3GteDLqmAhY9YpSsoSlQ3jHSQuBrxRgyfBWAejjoUffFh2VlrCqv2P6d8UbCIqOu8YBRXqPg/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210605_002337729.MP.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wGeZeoStXVHL30mivFPEztajHb9MaR59nUU4r2sdsMTeH0NlisubM0iwvqWOTuvctPliaIzTlTkAefXB83FlMVG9Izdi2cZLV831UCqElYOAO5lhJU-1X2O6mJgumjTTwuPbineSpQ9veB4Sw5B_0HPW_b3bsKJldsA7gXxm5LGa_DBxS8xMEpATIw/s1280/thumbnail_original_cdebc2ff-3ec2-4ef6-9a9e-f4d9b7666a4d_PXL_20210825_230841529-1.MP.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wGeZeoStXVHL30mivFPEztajHb9MaR59nUU4r2sdsMTeH0NlisubM0iwvqWOTuvctPliaIzTlTkAefXB83FlMVG9Izdi2cZLV831UCqElYOAO5lhJU-1X2O6mJgumjTTwuPbineSpQ9veB4Sw5B_0HPW_b3bsKJldsA7gXxm5LGa_DBxS8xMEpATIw/s320/thumbnail_original_cdebc2ff-3ec2-4ef6-9a9e-f4d9b7666a4d_PXL_20210825_230841529-1.MP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Saugatuck</b> had been our home for over 25 years… we had many friends which all welcomed us back ‘home’ in many ways. Because Covid was always on all our minds, Arvie allowed us to stay in a bubble of sorts. Few things are better than a Mid West summer with friends...</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Carrie and Kathy made their annual trip to Shipshewana (flea market); catching up and reminiscing…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Carrie and Janis hosted a lovely intimate meal for us with Bob and Linda…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF2kaCHiLhtc-tCnfzEOvfuxu4Aok37jdthoRF57ORZ9TTfmJIX0CW0BxdziOMQ8DrMbYxBA6h40FEhSlmtC3u2VPCYrQovbVnqNfDw-R5tT2L65oNAMNfzN-0E7OYQyR1XJMUy80fLv6m34wYtiAbzVqVi4HTeJ8LiFGPZfi2x7KkYNfqktUl2IQow/s4608/6BE95DF5-14F8-49E2-8064-06AFE5608966.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2592" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxF2kaCHiLhtc-tCnfzEOvfuxu4Aok37jdthoRF57ORZ9TTfmJIX0CW0BxdziOMQ8DrMbYxBA6h40FEhSlmtC3u2VPCYrQovbVnqNfDw-R5tT2L65oNAMNfzN-0E7OYQyR1XJMUy80fLv6m34wYtiAbzVqVi4HTeJ8LiFGPZfi2x7KkYNfqktUl2IQow/s320/6BE95DF5-14F8-49E2-8064-06AFE5608966.jpeg" width="180" /></a></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCH6pt2CBViJE2r7WQEpYw_xRPqKXg1ZzwrQlIgjFI5DiSchJKfsodoYMsi-y_5MAJ8zeNCqocCVchnqfmREej5BBdJFlaEx6Q_gs21sy2J1Jq8ic9QSXFj6Kw1bkuCAevkt6JwQX5om8L67dCzHi1XQ9-T3z1jvpDf3TrJSxY__hc9He9bh0OgwGTw/s4608/95E761EE-54ED-43BC-A9D1-C0DEE5098AA0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoCH6pt2CBViJE2r7WQEpYw_xRPqKXg1ZzwrQlIgjFI5DiSchJKfsodoYMsi-y_5MAJ8zeNCqocCVchnqfmREej5BBdJFlaEx6Q_gs21sy2J1Jq8ic9QSXFj6Kw1bkuCAevkt6JwQX5om8L67dCzHi1XQ9-T3z1jvpDf3TrJSxY__hc9He9bh0OgwGTw/s320/95E761EE-54ED-43BC-A9D1-C0DEE5098AA0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bill and Terry took us sailing! Awesome to be on Lake Michigan again…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Denny and Carol invited us on their boat for an afternoon, though we didn't have time for boat ride it was nice to be boating on Champagne Lady. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQtCAyFo6CiHv98RYRj0sbrSALXKBXh2DklSiWbft8rEz_nPhZ9mkP2QHwigiX9l5LPYR-YnRLQzUuxCNdiqZ6JhOoNGByS0sZRFTrXrBp9gH-3EMv5vgBYhZ2x2FzmqXUwqXHUO0TWK7cplQnFiT7evZfsnj8dVzXD1o_DMspzZg614NUYz7QHlsgg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210607_234945183.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQtCAyFo6CiHv98RYRj0sbrSALXKBXh2DklSiWbft8rEz_nPhZ9mkP2QHwigiX9l5LPYR-YnRLQzUuxCNdiqZ6JhOoNGByS0sZRFTrXrBp9gH-3EMv5vgBYhZ2x2FzmqXUwqXHUO0TWK7cplQnFiT7evZfsnj8dVzXD1o_DMspzZg614NUYz7QHlsgg/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210607_234945183.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kristin and Paul had a cookout on their property and invited friends Dave and Rose… What a feast… and, they ‘gifted’ us a bolt of vinyl . We will use it for our upcoming reupholstering project in Arie. Many, many thanks!!!</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5Qpl5Ph3dNV8I80Q5KzzskUIQA2PeNgwokD0mxbimMwWv7F7ujlxt4aq8-fz98aEFPkX9h4OtOpQmJrogCRWWnlfkQMal_ZmHmv5H9WZVVCA712xW7mHG5Ee4WqX3-zaReeuywJaMaNnRi6AUkQfkOCkm0ndY6pvTeo672jp1TFsUs9xohu8OI4Cow/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210611_193247582.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD5Qpl5Ph3dNV8I80Q5KzzskUIQA2PeNgwokD0mxbimMwWv7F7ujlxt4aq8-fz98aEFPkX9h4OtOpQmJrogCRWWnlfkQMal_ZmHmv5H9WZVVCA712xW7mHG5Ee4WqX3-zaReeuywJaMaNnRi6AUkQfkOCkm0ndY6pvTeo672jp1TFsUs9xohu8OI4Cow/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210611_193247582.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We left Arvie in Michigan and drove the Toad to <b>Chicago</b>. Many of Jim’s family live in and around there. Several visits with Jean, Jim’s mom were cherished. Jean lives in an apartment complex for seniors. With memory issues she's in a good place and very happy! </span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Uncle Dudley and Aunt Eileen are well and live in the same complex as Jean.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Sisters Marianne and Peggy hosted us, making us feel incredibly loved and welcome…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We spent some time with cousin Jim and Ninos and Mary Nee on the rooftop deck of Marianne’s apartment.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4Bdn6P4XJZGSWR8Y5gJYxIcFC6Fzh51ZzLjDs_y_TSM_JfkgwyHOO39IvOdrREO6g1M_a6rJLA9iASu4TCIJ8niA6E9neCH1Ys_3maevRTgA89PkOxxpsD4cUxxYQs7bh2lzxxDCkjBKzDm3YCUWgtaQM6GCoMVFfgXKkyiwRyb62ApOs_0FUOayBA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210609_233318348.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4Bdn6P4XJZGSWR8Y5gJYxIcFC6Fzh51ZzLjDs_y_TSM_JfkgwyHOO39IvOdrREO6g1M_a6rJLA9iASu4TCIJ8niA6E9neCH1Ys_3maevRTgA89PkOxxpsD4cUxxYQs7bh2lzxxDCkjBKzDm3YCUWgtaQM6GCoMVFfgXKkyiwRyb62ApOs_0FUOayBA/w250-h187/thumbnail_PXL_20210609_233318348.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tom and Adriela put on an excellent spread for us at the Chicago Apartment… </span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">So excellent to catch up with everyone! Happy to say they are all well…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxwffVWVWmVbb1OC-lpbCNitoOjXNLnHIAx6uyL0NzE33NiytU_zyuQmjsZtXc8K85Po57b5rUwbrrJjPN0G6zKeJLlv0hwD9mUe3lS_C3p_nxNcPN3c1xbCLcxN1ZQrSwO_Y2dBXprRzTF-KJBqYyU5tklgFo_nicZ13W16T7H_RXxHJlaIW0IC2Xw/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210609_231651862.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxwffVWVWmVbb1OC-lpbCNitoOjXNLnHIAx6uyL0NzE33NiytU_zyuQmjsZtXc8K85Po57b5rUwbrrJjPN0G6zKeJLlv0hwD9mUe3lS_C3p_nxNcPN3c1xbCLcxN1ZQrSwO_Y2dBXprRzTF-KJBqYyU5tklgFo_nicZ13W16T7H_RXxHJlaIW0IC2Xw/w295-h221/thumbnail_PXL_20210609_231651862.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WjaIKN4C7a1EbjJ8UZEdzQRvXy7ypbZNqLU1-gNXr_rqcfpi3Qmi-q_DZ7rn-QG9xJQgwa2BDZpxi1rNTmdsg2eDuOeysYA_KAooeltXf1aO6Cu2WRzs7FFgYz5OGkYiPL77Ebz1qxuxnhMjDGcHgstoe0ow8kVWCSDAMvyomGxumNIPX56HJ6bK-w/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210610_192738559.MP.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WjaIKN4C7a1EbjJ8UZEdzQRvXy7ypbZNqLU1-gNXr_rqcfpi3Qmi-q_DZ7rn-QG9xJQgwa2BDZpxi1rNTmdsg2eDuOeysYA_KAooeltXf1aO6Cu2WRzs7FFgYz5OGkYiPL77Ebz1qxuxnhMjDGcHgstoe0ow8kVWCSDAMvyomGxumNIPX56HJ6bK-w/w300-h400/thumbnail_PXL_20210610_192738559.MP.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoq-ehhn4FWH6-K-YULMnwbGv5H1rumWdbdqCgyRlRve-_y6TE4Kgcmz9JcjIrpRueaqJFnGJn75hXEXTQ2wmgz4E4ffdGGzW-LDCND38RLUgqkyL7_9zi8K_BTYiDIZBaPmkUf6ktUUiy_zeEbVj_J5nX_LYV6nzlYJHmYYjxU9TjKgkPgN8qevKevg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210610_235848077.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoq-ehhn4FWH6-K-YULMnwbGv5H1rumWdbdqCgyRlRve-_y6TE4Kgcmz9JcjIrpRueaqJFnGJn75hXEXTQ2wmgz4E4ffdGGzW-LDCND38RLUgqkyL7_9zi8K_BTYiDIZBaPmkUf6ktUUiy_zeEbVj_J5nX_LYV6nzlYJHmYYjxU9TjKgkPgN8qevKevg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210610_235848077.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoq-ehhn4FWH6-K-YULMnwbGv5H1rumWdbdqCgyRlRve-_y6TE4Kgcmz9JcjIrpRueaqJFnGJn75hXEXTQ2wmgz4E4ffdGGzW-LDCND38RLUgqkyL7_9zi8K_BTYiDIZBaPmkUf6ktUUiy_zeEbVj_J5nX_LYV6nzlYJHmYYjxU9TjKgkPgN8qevKevg/w320-h240/thumbnail_PXL_20210610_235848077.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ipvHMQTJAcHmvOl4-HvkGuCFjC_4kfk-CjbCkknECflKI_R8mSlHiJCpdD49iVzOAjP6g9rxbm0sR07hLDOG8HbD-SaGOxxumwl70q2e51A7HAzQTRuX4gqDKpuFrggJ5uw5IuCNlDA5D-brpobrw8InVV0Dzp5cQw-9t9k0tPthvwv1mK1HyPqKqA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210613_032521395.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="867" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ipvHMQTJAcHmvOl4-HvkGuCFjC_4kfk-CjbCkknECflKI_R8mSlHiJCpdD49iVzOAjP6g9rxbm0sR07hLDOG8HbD-SaGOxxumwl70q2e51A7HAzQTRuX4gqDKpuFrggJ5uw5IuCNlDA5D-brpobrw8InVV0Dzp5cQw-9t9k0tPthvwv1mK1HyPqKqA/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210613_032521395.jpg" width="217" /></a></span></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Back in Michigan, we met up with Jake and Sue; another wonderful outdoor picnic with more sailing buddies. Jake and Sue have been kind enough to also provide a temporary home for our storage trailer… Sadly its roof sprung a leak damaging a few things inside. We disposed of the ‘rubbish’ and moved things around so the leak wouldn’t ruin anything more, we hoped. Plans underway for repairs and a thorough cleaning before winter…</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9yLUBDo1obUwaeK8I46uw8zM066UXylINW0Sg1PEJcb9CXnElg1N5Xw-bQOoKmkGFkjXpsTCfVZGCsw4SCjsfAFSawMafM0TtfEIIWyB7wBbBkzQagx37mvEH3bRqVAGamW1BVdoB-qw3h1FQoLk45beJB8KK1caRPD1HMtOiuOEVphPlBOpPyLsKg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210618_151639245.jpg" style="clear: left; 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-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We headed Up North to Gaylord and Johannesburg.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVEdYcHeeKsGBkWTeW0PtndfRp_c5ULHsewONnFyJ5vVgBUI5W6HefLb34noIAqRZT_zUF3r-BM_4uWIxdiXx5St3Gf5kDKICZzfXwPDawc3ohyjLZASrnmVdvsvC0xA9ElDAORfk_4qbwe_fK-kAhn5zA2m4dKvr72VxDc_jizqRWD44WOxbfGwC4w/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210702_003029311-1.MP.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVEdYcHeeKsGBkWTeW0PtndfRp_c5ULHsewONnFyJ5vVgBUI5W6HefLb34noIAqRZT_zUF3r-BM_4uWIxdiXx5St3Gf5kDKICZzfXwPDawc3ohyjLZASrnmVdvsvC0xA9ElDAORfk_4qbwe_fK-kAhn5zA2m4dKvr72VxDc_jizqRWD44WOxbfGwC4w/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210702_003029311-1.MP.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Camping along the way…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My sister Terry and her husband Harold welcomed us on their property to ‘camp’… A nice private spot and close to town. Another opportunity to reconnect after years and miles of separation… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQR2tHo_N3zLOpHJ4xiqlN_rWXovBovG9YRpL7BgJDhjCEjFzlQ-WtF3JT5AIgSqXjgUeiPzNDBW2PUWXT3MgUmwCBVpO7TiMV_tiqZQADNUFvcGxA2b2gUPRa9yCdH2Jd-RwruyVwDHMQJg4iExke2fba1WIk82cK2XBhRy8VdFWzPTzWvj6nHByN_g/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210619_134129133.MP.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQR2tHo_N3zLOpHJ4xiqlN_rWXovBovG9YRpL7BgJDhjCEjFzlQ-WtF3JT5AIgSqXjgUeiPzNDBW2PUWXT3MgUmwCBVpO7TiMV_tiqZQADNUFvcGxA2b2gUPRa9yCdH2Jd-RwruyVwDHMQJg4iExke2fba1WIk82cK2XBhRy8VdFWzPTzWvj6nHByN_g/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210619_134129133.MP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Helen is Kathy’s mom, 97 years young and managing well, mostly on her own. It was a joyful reunion for Kathy and Helen… Moms sight has diminished so her crocheting of afghans is hindered. She’s found a creative outlet in coloring images from adult coloring books. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Family members check in on her regularly. Jim and I are forever grateful to our awesome families for being the caregivers to our moms… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJxU9-8_VD00ZnErzMQnAh-qrwFqmT_6bWHF1DjjHD7NmXrQZec2hIR-rlt4FmTnaYGwYKF96W3pAkNjYcQJLldxiH5CnwkpzsLlGStJTaKxGnXR1bslBGQbtxqTCpkyVuke_t5Yss3oO4O4ZO2nJQFUU4FWkdEVdMQtSEeLwqjXQ21fJyfE1rdk9vw/s1280/thumbnail_original_bf2f4d46-bc95-4110-9afa-38ad5d30171d_PXL_20210625_150922652.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxJxU9-8_VD00ZnErzMQnAh-qrwFqmT_6bWHF1DjjHD7NmXrQZec2hIR-rlt4FmTnaYGwYKF96W3pAkNjYcQJLldxiH5CnwkpzsLlGStJTaKxGnXR1bslBGQbtxqTCpkyVuke_t5Yss3oO4O4ZO2nJQFUU4FWkdEVdMQtSEeLwqjXQ21fJyfE1rdk9vw/s320/thumbnail_original_bf2f4d46-bc95-4110-9afa-38ad5d30171d_PXL_20210625_150922652.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Arvie and crew moved to Kathy’s brother and sister in laws property near Johannesburg after a few days… Gary and Nancy own a Game Ranch (deer), their home sitting on the highest hill for miles around. The views are spectacular at The Grand View Ranch, reaching 50 miles…</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nancy made their garage available to us for staging our HUGE<b> reupholstery project</b>. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our brand / model RV had one big flaw. Unbeknownst to Tiffin or FlexSteel (RV furniture manufacturer) they received a bad patch of fabric which did not become apparent for many years… making it unsightly and a mess to clean up the peeling surface layer. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRfKfFokTE-F_KKHK1aKr-Ga58N1gSPeUgPSSi00BwvDOQinLzLvCiJ5-lKT4xlsHEpnNAjjNchIUsEccIAkE95XF2vY8zK04wBhzwwLAnKauSrBE3tWzmn4tHSDlTog5PhpjdqlfkGridv-hDZqMqC1vlx3adman_K8B7U4jiWaiPgAdX15bfPDmQOw/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210622_174908981.jpg" style="clear: right; 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We had to remove the furniture from Arie, carefully remove the fabric and labeled the pieces to use as patterns, then cut and sewed the new pieces and reassemble, mainly with staples… Thousands were pulled to remove the old fabric from the wooden frame parts. </span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgdQTvL8EfpWZe2t8DKusIyUn0iOISpucBjdOf4KfmybqkjYHfXfgwp67655wDP7VE5yTpv5QDOYj5o-18mh0Dr3BX0zRVHHB9fxX5NneoynIhkjXlVaDfUmUzDK0dlPF3VT1_A6zXFRuUHQgw_497OoAjIiQTQKrONWzaBJoyTdG7nJ8jzzl_CinBg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210731_144952088~2-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="849" data-original-width="1280" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgdQTvL8EfpWZe2t8DKusIyUn0iOISpucBjdOf4KfmybqkjYHfXfgwp67655wDP7VE5yTpv5QDOYj5o-18mh0Dr3BX0zRVHHB9fxX5NneoynIhkjXlVaDfUmUzDK0dlPF3VT1_A6zXFRuUHQgw_497OoAjIiQTQKrONWzaBJoyTdG7nJ8jzzl_CinBg/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210731_144952088~2-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The finished product is fantastic! White was not our first choice for color but free was too hard to resist… thank you again Kristin and Paul… and Nancy for your many hours of help!</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">After the upholstery work week we retreated to the ‘ponds’ and enjoyed a couple of days data free, with the deer and fawns wandering through the fields, all on site at Grand View Ranch.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">July…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn14l-ErJjG9hthD2srDcjEemilmcqqbNicNkuDN31Uyli7iXzmAZXlc-PUmYXeYUMuDUGFY7QrXx64GJ99NokUAfvhe2_UyDNvqd5lRm9Qknwd9UZXQU3EjwV8TmlFV2K1hOnNLuO7-vqERigY_p7CnkC3Am8dSyvGrBBawVwO7VtSya-z-hnaineKA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210702_144814085-1.MP.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn14l-ErJjG9hthD2srDcjEemilmcqqbNicNkuDN31Uyli7iXzmAZXlc-PUmYXeYUMuDUGFY7QrXx64GJ99NokUAfvhe2_UyDNvqd5lRm9Qknwd9UZXQU3EjwV8TmlFV2K1hOnNLuO7-vqERigY_p7CnkC3Am8dSyvGrBBawVwO7VtSya-z-hnaineKA/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210702_144814085-1.MP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our next stop would be Eagan, Minnesota. We conspired with Alex and Nicki (wife) to meet us in Wisconsin… not letting their kids in on the surprise. We set up camp and waited to the family to arrive… The girls were flabbergasted to see us. We all enjoyed a day / night of Glamping in the “Rolling Mansion”… as the girls would later call it. </span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The girls traveled back to Eagan with us in the Rolling Mansion. We parked Arvie in their drive and slept in their home… a great and necessary plan since their driveway is very slopped and it was extremely hot there in July. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We had a wonderful time getting reacquainted with the Minnesota grand-girls, Nora and Natalie and Alex and Nicki… Walks and playgrounds, swimming lessons and bbqs… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUm9er_MckzLuu6TK2v6eS8cOorF9Ar8JEyOaUBJ_UPG1BfuPY4y2FrO5HEcdwka6UxONaf9Iuat_lLNNNno3IPKZ8IUXGJB9NB6BJK9yog_SiekdrPCIziTZnAtZI0zn4ZcCuNMdg5o8fK4bNXvTkmSXXIJDwpIcjWnH6ipnENQ4PzJZxm7J0nI6VBA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210703_233004064-1.MP.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUm9er_MckzLuu6TK2v6eS8cOorF9Ar8JEyOaUBJ_UPG1BfuPY4y2FrO5HEcdwka6UxONaf9Iuat_lLNNNno3IPKZ8IUXGJB9NB6BJK9yog_SiekdrPCIziTZnAtZI0zn4ZcCuNMdg5o8fK4bNXvTkmSXXIJDwpIcjWnH6ipnENQ4PzJZxm7J0nI6VBA/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210703_233004064-1.MP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We managed to find a few days at a campground near their home that had availability, most people plan months in advance for camping, not our style though.</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We packed up the “Mansion’ moved to the campground. The plan was to have the girls for a 3 night 4 day camping extravaganza… The youngest, Natalie, wasn’t quite sure if she could leave mom and dad for so long but we assured her we would take her home if she really wanted to go…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Not sure who had more fun or who was the most tired every night... we all had a blast. Crafting and cooking. 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They nearly didn't make it to the hospital before she was born. Mom, baby and daddy are all doing well !</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">August</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Minnesota Nee’s were leaving on a family vacation out west so it was time for Arvie and crew to move on too… we retraced our tire-treads and headed back to Michigan, meandering along the way. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">More visits with the <b>Michigan families and friends </b>…. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxTCpLJ7QxTqFdMcZ1S0Im-QsioI36ErZpW3x_2uqHZ0YP9wJqz3N3WjKNafx85PxBza75Bev2sZ7nPeJDmBT4gXPzOwDC0EyJelbF65YtH1V6CYqRmhiQ3fNzVNYDT6V3UkI9ksvX1UwAtd60RK328VlSn7CyH5NBhKQJu7aTW5FeKq54doOQfLRrA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210616_011417050.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSxTCpLJ7QxTqFdMcZ1S0Im-QsioI36ErZpW3x_2uqHZ0YP9wJqz3N3WjKNafx85PxBza75Bev2sZ7nPeJDmBT4gXPzOwDC0EyJelbF65YtH1V6CYqRmhiQ3fNzVNYDT6V3UkI9ksvX1UwAtd60RK328VlSn7CyH5NBhKQJu7aTW5FeKq54doOQfLRrA/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210616_011417050.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cGrIQy-ISVs9zxW6p9wumVhxPNhAwrL0MbjHaXxuUQ80aAsMz4CkA61iTOJdyeo3Bee4tGH4Bn-nGWfMy3hgf1XQ-gymqa5_UupK9w6EUQonhMwJrkPH0qTu9J7cXHS6Bw3a8184FZ-1opqX8h-Q4nhjOnwX8LnYg8lWlg4KsZLyZhjJQ8_sQdag_g/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210629_201947456.MP.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cGrIQy-ISVs9zxW6p9wumVhxPNhAwrL0MbjHaXxuUQ80aAsMz4CkA61iTOJdyeo3Bee4tGH4Bn-nGWfMy3hgf1XQ-gymqa5_UupK9w6EUQonhMwJrkPH0qTu9J7cXHS6Bw3a8184FZ-1opqX8h-Q4nhjOnwX8LnYg8lWlg4KsZLyZhjJQ8_sQdag_g/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210629_201947456.MP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A quick visit with Adam and Melissa was a treasure! Two extraordinary people living their best life and raising 3 amazing boys. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrFetTzvUbUW9fsCBR_f9SoCojE1yJ62MVr_ySTTzrp9kRYv-oiOHFk7CZMWTkpgWj946fW2CCQaXDpCa9m8b5JA4UEbirmurlfhgmGBUtoUFSVU_0rsyAbejsIWl8uC8ncgjdfCYDc8frqAvQZndUMz7kJl0bDZ6iHeBKy_fruwxkOKfleSXvqV7Ng/s960/703AF1C2-7989-44D3-B8DA-E61ABC96D8AD.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="660" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrFetTzvUbUW9fsCBR_f9SoCojE1yJ62MVr_ySTTzrp9kRYv-oiOHFk7CZMWTkpgWj946fW2CCQaXDpCa9m8b5JA4UEbirmurlfhgmGBUtoUFSVU_0rsyAbejsIWl8uC8ncgjdfCYDc8frqAvQZndUMz7kJl0bDZ6iHeBKy_fruwxkOKfleSXvqV7Ng/s320/703AF1C2-7989-44D3-B8DA-E61ABC96D8AD.jpeg" width="220" /></a></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSlAQJupFZoRexAh0vGQw40d5exn4MIoiPA7_50xBYNGo300FTaQcz2bh5EVERoWrTHf8hexPh8Ir6tnHqYFMC3W8X25BKoJxqCe7DOnZtK1ckf0y1AS28qG4X97mjdSy6hLrsZvH_J1WF10lfXoX0MZ5-tJ0AjnIiHAsV6ldjt1O7R_9GS4pcRaJUg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210803_213859355-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSlAQJupFZoRexAh0vGQw40d5exn4MIoiPA7_50xBYNGo300FTaQcz2bh5EVERoWrTHf8hexPh8Ir6tnHqYFMC3W8X25BKoJxqCe7DOnZtK1ckf0y1AS28qG4X97mjdSy6hLrsZvH_J1WF10lfXoX0MZ5-tJ0AjnIiHAsV6ldjt1O7R_9GS4pcRaJUg/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210803_213859355-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Back in Holland we camped at Bob and Linda’s… friends from waaaay back. More dinners and great conversations. </span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jim drove off for a visit to Chicago after delivering Kathy at the airport for a flight to Florida to meet Willow, two weeks of snuggles and burps, naps and cuddles lay ahead… Stephen and Amanda along with pup Apollo were adjusting nicely to their lovely new home and family life. They had managed to get their home remodeled and moved in a couple weeks before willow joined them. A labor of love! pun intended</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hhCG23KgSfcRO_a_KRtbttlhxj5xKEG44VJeDImqFPUEXO4ZD35g63yCpDp-lePmiYje_xq5_xCb3A08KtU9M2e4q1npmt9Q_EzeeHyk9aIINBVUQIHsfQhcqQihTgx4kncxdScRBFzEXyvCPoJITFXjByx6PeLQkzVttMtgjVWNSYGHCgutXT8Nww/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210912_150019212-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">September</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The temps were heading south, the leaves starting to change to we clearly needed to get a move on. We headed toward <b>New Jersey</b> where we were to visit Ben and Amy and their adorable energetic two kids, Keegan and Callie… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJfYtpQEdDcJDAH8jqbodM8tXSOGRvdM_4WCec1nk8IEF-ksMUtA1Z0AQ5D7AKyHVOSD8THgGOqgYX2J4C5h_UeXs6Oipw7uvLkapH1Hkc4-Hut0sJXelQhNMnJIeV1LbclmVp23AcmMq0shBL-3yQJX0KV9d4igP1YpDERRP-W-D1azrl9J8rP1qWw/s1440/0245B08E-3268-4A4F-84E9-19E53F87531A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwJfYtpQEdDcJDAH8jqbodM8tXSOGRvdM_4WCec1nk8IEF-ksMUtA1Z0AQ5D7AKyHVOSD8THgGOqgYX2J4C5h_UeXs6Oipw7uvLkapH1Hkc4-Hut0sJXelQhNMnJIeV1LbclmVp23AcmMq0shBL-3yQJX0KV9d4igP1YpDERRP-W-D1azrl9J8rP1qWw/s320/0245B08E-3268-4A4F-84E9-19E53F87531A.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; 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font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jim and Kathy toured the <b>Wolf Preserve</b> near the campground, interesting experience culminating with the pack coaxed into an afternoon howl… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSfqwTXrkePIRvFmLUPTIgbVAyh6gMqRbdKOxzYLdkoDGehfMAy7DKoJxcbLuOHLR7f1eh1S3SEBJbDuugVyZRktZJMesiVl_BDlV5oz2O7jpXbT48XSJImy4Idpz6PFUrn0zutOM0LmX-QvV4xgJq0pM3fNRzrsstCbV-QNn_eVMeNZ8gyu-MxUB5w/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20210910_150301107.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLSfqwTXrkePIRvFmLUPTIgbVAyh6gMqRbdKOxzYLdkoDGehfMAy7DKoJxcbLuOHLR7f1eh1S3SEBJbDuugVyZRktZJMesiVl_BDlV5oz2O7jpXbT48XSJImy4Idpz6PFUrn0zutOM0LmX-QvV4xgJq0pM3fNRzrsstCbV-QNn_eVMeNZ8gyu-MxUB5w/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20210910_150301107.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">The ‘kids’ arrived and we were ready for an excursion… Ben and Amy had hiked the area numerous times and knew a few easy hikes for us to take. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Nighttime campfires complete with ‘pies’ toasted over the coals was a treat.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ben and family had to go home but we stayed another couple days to explore a bit more of the area before packing up and heading to their home. We had an ideal spot at the back of their property… More backyard fun with the kids and a few touristy trips rounded out our time.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We were able to work in a trip to <b>Boston </b>to visit Rich and Mary… Jim’s brother and wife. We left Arvie in New Jersey and drove the 5+ hours north… Rich and Mary showed us a great time, touring Boston, eating excellent home cooked meals and exploring the rich history of the area… Old Ironsides, Freedom Trail, Concord Bridge (shot heard round the world), Bunker Hill… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We Celebrated Jim’s birthday on our way back to New Jersey, stopping for an overnight near the Hudson River and a couple of hikes in the Delaware River Gap.</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We had an excellent time with Ben, Amy and family back in New Jersey. More family nights, movies and kid shenanigans. The days continued getting shorter and cooler; we found the need to run the heater more and more… so, once again we needed to get a move on and follow the sun south. Unfortunately, so did hundreds !!! of stink bugs. Our lovely, shady parking spot at the Burns Compound (Ben and Amy’s) was a perfect habitat for these innocuous creatures, and they loved our cozy little setup … their daily march crawling out of air ducts and vents, buzzing around and generally wreaking havoc to the inhabitants of Arvie was DisGusTing!!! We will NOT be returning to New Jersey for a fall visit… please make note, we’ll see you in the spring…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pd6ftr05PowLc9PK3cngk8sqK20J18WRUSMyVO1AQt79W7ckHSaWiOSEW8tkbh8AVDEPPY5frUIPQ9cJTmlH8p1tgH6EBUqNozHTAQdaEzeQ3tb3VxuAov5EI3vJ8X8SyZZMBKHkpNipacJM7O-1F1O6i7b_TQL2YgXDbxcccBbMcMU9-up1ZmEA2g/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211002_143413275-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-pd6ftr05PowLc9PK3cngk8sqK20J18WRUSMyVO1AQt79W7ckHSaWiOSEW8tkbh8AVDEPPY5frUIPQ9cJTmlH8p1tgH6EBUqNozHTAQdaEzeQ3tb3VxuAov5EI3vJ8X8SyZZMBKHkpNipacJM7O-1F1O6i7b_TQL2YgXDbxcccBbMcMU9-up1ZmEA2g/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211002_143413275-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMCF2UJShU2JABfnddV9CmJm3-SzCyYIT9AD-_q-3zP-sqr3-Hbw--okOB4vkiAFh1mH9Ez5aVflEwpL9efhMT2XQOc-7zoYwl-E_yEehRgfovFNNHeTc16N3gA4mekelwStmdj_SAA7qR0z8SUl4qlgjmylzj9mJF-X9Rooulk6jj9u4_yqTI-2l8A/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211004_121542867.MP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMCF2UJShU2JABfnddV9CmJm3-SzCyYIT9AD-_q-3zP-sqr3-Hbw--okOB4vkiAFh1mH9Ez5aVflEwpL9efhMT2XQOc-7zoYwl-E_yEehRgfovFNNHeTc16N3gA4mekelwStmdj_SAA7qR0z8SUl4qlgjmylzj9mJF-X9Rooulk6jj9u4_yqTI-2l8A/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211004_121542867.MP.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XmZUhiAOTFOE-kNgz3L7YrMr64YBdRMw65hEpRooIN_dV2acD6e6zRn-vxtwGadxNd3eX_5gPwGXWOeI4GYwxm7f9sRIgWI0fg4pAp3t6lFjhmIANtMTPz9arbb8s1uERXhD1I9YG8hTWBcEA7cX2VTBOP3HiTv-fUcXFyqjqQv4JUO3loYHfGAthQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211004_122345574-1.MP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8XmZUhiAOTFOE-kNgz3L7YrMr64YBdRMw65hEpRooIN_dV2acD6e6zRn-vxtwGadxNd3eX_5gPwGXWOeI4GYwxm7f9sRIgWI0fg4pAp3t6lFjhmIANtMTPz9arbb8s1uERXhD1I9YG8hTWBcEA7cX2VTBOP3HiTv-fUcXFyqjqQv4JUO3loYHfGAthQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211004_122345574-1.MP.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">October</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmAhgnx8398drlguxuc9MAMrJPjx5Vec0HkEk6F83O70rNP-5iHafKEPXHyKOEnMgMS-ieA5RicPaH2dbmg6ShCp_nwZ26cEBlo-Fez7maZpZQYLzPFrbwRrc8Adr8XjX05OS9_p9V24WLj9waK7SKug_wmh0vbejDaVhMcAA7CdnrUcQ3Yb0jzexKw/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211007_150904512-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmAhgnx8398drlguxuc9MAMrJPjx5Vec0HkEk6F83O70rNP-5iHafKEPXHyKOEnMgMS-ieA5RicPaH2dbmg6ShCp_nwZ26cEBlo-Fez7maZpZQYLzPFrbwRrc8Adr8XjX05OS9_p9V24WLj9waK7SKug_wmh0vbejDaVhMcAA7CdnrUcQ3Yb0jzexKw/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211007_150904512-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Being close to <b>Washington DC</b> and so many historic places we spent a couple weeks exploring the area as we slowly worked our way southward. With school in session and Covid still a thing, many museums and the National Mall were near empty. We camped outside of the City and took the train in daily…</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Smithsonian Museum of Air and Space</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Museum of Natural History</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">National Museum of the American Indian</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Further south we stopped at<b> Colonial Williamsburg</b> for couple of days and </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">we visited Yorktown…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">and Norfolk VA which has a fantastic <b>Nautical Museum</b>… (you can take the crew off the boat but you can’t take the boat off their mind) </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDny5KZz50u9G-tzi5iizwcMqovxiNvJjKp3_7mCiskEhuZ4__2pgK6I23W5W61vnn6AS-MzeadWP7POtUkiZARJyJQachZH4J9RZqhGhy3PN7Kr9b3DuU-cW5wkUhpqqjDXfHNf_0vu94-ZtJbJpeGJiyMYW-chqqqPBajunDBE2Mp5-EIxlzTdApg/s320/F1567E65-6005-4F7E-AF8A-AD240D412526.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our camping ground near Norfolk provided some unexpected nighttime entertainment. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Our closest ‘neighbors’ came in just before dark. 5 people piling out of a big Buick… after stretching and taking in the view of the little lake, they were ready to set up camp. Their trunk however would not open. What followed was much hammering and prying to no avail. After an hour and dark taking hold, the elder of the group decided it was time to get serious. With pry bar in hand (no idea where it came from) he was about to jimmi’ the trunk open... one way or another. Jim when to see if he could assist… A quick Google search, the solution was found. The anti theft button had been accidentally activated. Once located the trunk ‘popped’ open and the campers were ecstatic… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We lit our campfire and had just settled round it when our another neighbor pulled in… Two men with NO clue how to set up a brand new in the box, tent… after dark. They provided us with top grade humor for the next hour or more… Frequent trips to their car to consult the tent manual and maybe fortify their demeanor through a bit of smoke… they managed to erect enough of a shelter to sleep in / under. </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimtuAx3thkhxFQH76h08673kEPL6jf4Afet9dfwJx-x_3yelEXbmHUOC076MxKmg3VtxcN77SdVL9eiuxg1PnBpdK6hn5hpr9w73rEVc6hafYNLcRNLkUaDN35zBUvk2NrfWbhSe1JrNm5VF6635bu3K6zFWCXD8UiGUrUm-p8jQxMh3DRk5y8FxZsA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_160347626~2-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="1280" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimtuAx3thkhxFQH76h08673kEPL6jf4Afet9dfwJx-x_3yelEXbmHUOC076MxKmg3VtxcN77SdVL9eiuxg1PnBpdK6hn5hpr9w73rEVc6hafYNLcRNLkUaDN35zBUvk2NrfWbhSe1JrNm5VF6635bu3K6zFWCXD8UiGUrUm-p8jQxMh3DRk5y8FxZsA/w400-h203/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_160347626~2-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The <b>Blue Ridge Parkway </b>including the <b>Great Smokey Mountains</b> ! We worked our way down and over to the Parkway. We consulted numerous sources as to whether our coach (Arvie) would be able to manage the hills, switchbacks? and tunnels!!! The local tourism hut provided us with excellent info and assured us we could do it! We were about a week ahead of the ‘color tour’ so the traffic was sparse. The roads were well maintained and easy to negotiate. No switch backs, though a few narrow sections. Spectacular views. We had to plan our rest stops so we wouldn’t need to turn around because it’s not possible to flat tow a vehicle and back up without serious damage to the vehicle and tow mechanism. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ40BOr3nHdi7xrL-6gW8vr_gn4oGZMkm1_lsc7Clz_zu6h0VDRm4Xi3B4irs-Ymk09mu4JPFtCR0eW8AgBM6B7BtH0tGMdTLiJlH8RqG9ygZZTNfS8WTtnQRJr2acPnfaNxtQsnPN8j-NuSoEXtEOYEZMA3h3He5nKwgaOzn5onsPSrGIJjwWioiQRQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_173221769-1.MP.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ40BOr3nHdi7xrL-6gW8vr_gn4oGZMkm1_lsc7Clz_zu6h0VDRm4Xi3B4irs-Ymk09mu4JPFtCR0eW8AgBM6B7BtH0tGMdTLiJlH8RqG9ygZZTNfS8WTtnQRJr2acPnfaNxtQsnPN8j-NuSoEXtEOYEZMA3h3He5nKwgaOzn5onsPSrGIJjwWioiQRQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_173221769-1.MP.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhW38ENQu4rziL1B1uZiCZ9YkSPcALQmDUg9KFCo5I3slqfnDbV5YxBfL6B0mcKjPARx9KCrdCI_m__2hZ5Uw4KYeLWioJTuM8_PC7UEbLp9Q-mIoQpx0wN1-1A35dSnoRLimKoHtYD8f337AFx2xdJmHSD8n2DiLV6LtyO8axianvnIkYIA9EVeW1g/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211018_174317488.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhW38ENQu4rziL1B1uZiCZ9YkSPcALQmDUg9KFCo5I3slqfnDbV5YxBfL6B0mcKjPARx9KCrdCI_m__2hZ5Uw4KYeLWioJTuM8_PC7UEbLp9Q-mIoQpx0wN1-1A35dSnoRLimKoHtYD8f337AFx2xdJmHSD8n2DiLV6LtyO8axianvnIkYIA9EVeW1g/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211018_174317488.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We found campgrounds along the way just off the parkway. What we didn't plan for was a fuel stop; which we unfortunately use a significant amount off. Google maps directed us to a short (HAH !!) detour to a nearby town with diesel. It was not, let me be clear… NOT!!! meant for a 33 foot RV pulling a toad (tow vehicle)…. It was the worst driving experience we’ve ever had! A steep, narrow switchback road. Fun, even exciting in a nice<i> little</i> car… which we were not! Jim’s skill at big rig driving was invaluable… as was our good fortune that<i> not once</i> did we meet a car on a turn…. After a hair-raising, breathtaking, squeal making (Kathy) 20some miles, we made it down in one piece, Toad still happily connected.</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We fueled up and took a nice looong lunch. We consulted a paper map and Google and asked a trucker passing through what options we had so we could go back up to the parkway and continue our trip…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxEEIm0WfA81SMK4jDdM2lp0BHV-Z0B1wu-o_9Hbsu3TP6VjrzOezgpcXsvdRe0hTkFaL30oiMI5sA9AWxc-YqP5oilqSMXmYGYPMqs9DW9KP60XaOJEw83yY2GntENdLa8ihh5g_dMZ2qA3821VIHgIySc_4jaZPbcQkRxqk3UBi7sMExhtRUwEioA/s4608/4884F8D4-8FE9-4904-9C03-0A025F49FB62.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnxEEIm0WfA81SMK4jDdM2lp0BHV-Z0B1wu-o_9Hbsu3TP6VjrzOezgpcXsvdRe0hTkFaL30oiMI5sA9AWxc-YqP5oilqSMXmYGYPMqs9DW9KP60XaOJEw83yY2GntENdLa8ihh5g_dMZ2qA3821VIHgIySc_4jaZPbcQkRxqk3UBi7sMExhtRUwEioA/s320/4884F8D4-8FE9-4904-9C03-0A025F49FB62.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7mQM1vK2WGzwYB_dDyLhjd0mFOcw-eh13J34pa2kvy2fRPellnQwthtrY6vTk2MRpagGgh32dWrOr3RrRD4ZgR78R0n8lHyGqTgUJN5Jm-awp7mJ09mo50NpNxbXkgJw0wldi2_uRX0UkvhJciSaQkmb-ztT17JukMvnUSuhJ__AJgFY_Pqnn-Pjpw/s4608/5629FFF2-AEAE-4424-ADFE-C563275C6387.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF7mQM1vK2WGzwYB_dDyLhjd0mFOcw-eh13J34pa2kvy2fRPellnQwthtrY6vTk2MRpagGgh32dWrOr3RrRD4ZgR78R0n8lHyGqTgUJN5Jm-awp7mJ09mo50NpNxbXkgJw0wldi2_uRX0UkvhJciSaQkmb-ztT17JukMvnUSuhJ__AJgFY_Pqnn-Pjpw/s320/5629FFF2-AEAE-4424-ADFE-C563275C6387.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbXkEUown3frZnlhYD2RMRCdiUtACKPKsz8uietgiBpr5nBiloMD5mvOEgV_wmchfIoMOODzHuI0wLOaOApaRM_CvZ_Yg--QdU-tyJ6aid7LFAZf8SvWJiF6gx3Qa_9I-AZ9lM5rHfySf9H_iQSdPABX-yxWWpcIFeXZDHjgjwQNn4lHJLQ6q4QqQ1g/s4608/C8D01AFF-F36F-44B4-9567-D8025C297840.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpbXkEUown3frZnlhYD2RMRCdiUtACKPKsz8uietgiBpr5nBiloMD5mvOEgV_wmchfIoMOODzHuI0wLOaOApaRM_CvZ_Yg--QdU-tyJ6aid7LFAZf8SvWJiF6gx3Qa_9I-AZ9lM5rHfySf9H_iQSdPABX-yxWWpcIFeXZDHjgjwQNn4lHJLQ6q4QqQ1g/s320/C8D01AFF-F36F-44B4-9567-D8025C297840.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKpgoxXiA1qOSXCjqsjZ6bOYcCQY3N2zguEq6noG6FjNzJa6Z610o9bGkAkoISiyy2I4lr6Xhuu_ZTYWt1v_WyufmWgNXMQTBSWgaQ4ganlmkhIjSAPcw0UgqYvSSSP8aGpaXJv1C3wQQcm6JvzHdBNMcoujb5lojBH9Hc30vLzyemVPBZosXIkK_0w/s4608/CAB257E8-C078-4C9E-8F7A-E90E49644E45.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKpgoxXiA1qOSXCjqsjZ6bOYcCQY3N2zguEq6noG6FjNzJa6Z610o9bGkAkoISiyy2I4lr6Xhuu_ZTYWt1v_WyufmWgNXMQTBSWgaQ4ganlmkhIjSAPcw0UgqYvSSSP8aGpaXJv1C3wQQcm6JvzHdBNMcoujb5lojBH9Hc30vLzyemVPBZosXIkK_0w/s320/CAB257E8-C078-4C9E-8F7A-E90E49644E45.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYGA2xJZbb4i82HrNl4m9vq0D_cMebtpB2gAEpNUB39SYO9nZ6f_GbMqU5mupZyfD1GIub87AD0oNeujHSZFJSXG1zof_-NMEw0OnnVLmdNcsewlygmEtoQj85bRktqDXfHlwnEJ__KEkrxdRNMt9AQ1Bq91JNXjsXmDr3gHVeW1wpOeYX_XTgyvO_Q/s4608/E1084577-D228-4958-A50D-D599597B9103.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="2592" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYGA2xJZbb4i82HrNl4m9vq0D_cMebtpB2gAEpNUB39SYO9nZ6f_GbMqU5mupZyfD1GIub87AD0oNeujHSZFJSXG1zof_-NMEw0OnnVLmdNcsewlygmEtoQj85bRktqDXfHlwnEJ__KEkrxdRNMt9AQ1Bq91JNXjsXmDr3gHVeW1wpOeYX_XTgyvO_Q/s320/E1084577-D228-4958-A50D-D599597B9103.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Easy Peasy… just a few miles down the road was a nice wide road back up the mountain also used by logging trucks. It was a beautiful trip up a lovely mountain road built for big rigs…. Coincidently we ended up a couple miles before the road we had just exited on so we didn’t miss any part of the Parkway.</span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAovDq0GYp4DZoBBBDOhQ5mGhheHP_P2hTkWpu1p8e6Kb8RhccrkZM0fU7z1KbBPHGD3KWQ4muUhRrBtJbyZb6xokli9LVVOHfuO71QXIeSgGgnHPwjlLlFeLV9taplo0Sdm23OWwG_U63A38hNSvGh14Qi8ekz3mhDNdBH7qob8opsk3xD8XljQTlQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_162510777-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAovDq0GYp4DZoBBBDOhQ5mGhheHP_P2hTkWpu1p8e6Kb8RhccrkZM0fU7z1KbBPHGD3KWQ4muUhRrBtJbyZb6xokli9LVVOHfuO71QXIeSgGgnHPwjlLlFeLV9taplo0Sdm23OWwG_U63A38hNSvGh14Qi8ekz3mhDNdBH7qob8opsk3xD8XljQTlQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_162510777-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br />We spent last night at Daddy Rabbits Campground. Never saw Daddy or rabbits… but had a good nights sleep. </span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The next morning, back on the Parkway. We stopped for lunch at the highest elevation on the Parkway at 6,053 feet, <b>The Richard Balsam Overlook</b>. </span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The final stretch of the southbound Parkway is through the Blue Ridge Mountain range. </span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxD3LadxCWkcxCzRS1WMwl7IHL6mVe4LXi2jXF_EYB_7fqLybZdZMzvNqIqxrO-80R0sckNoMOFUyzIou4IS1RVQrOlD0-2WWucccyANq_eqCTjnAoHKsqiTinjxGzIUvnotBmg79oAXJfH0MxuA23m0JhQc9BVgfQadV6qjELTDDGJmPChsIDjGsnQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_174546708-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxD3LadxCWkcxCzRS1WMwl7IHL6mVe4LXi2jXF_EYB_7fqLybZdZMzvNqIqxrO-80R0sckNoMOFUyzIou4IS1RVQrOlD0-2WWucccyANq_eqCTjnAoHKsqiTinjxGzIUvnotBmg79oAXJfH0MxuA23m0JhQc9BVgfQadV6qjELTDDGJmPChsIDjGsnQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_174546708-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7bYgu8Om80Dzx7qAa5RO7WXMFpuV2uwxD5bRNnGFKN9sCmaXbKGY-1r23Y3loNPfKXw82uVyuHByFi3LCqtVoUGuAQJK9tr3YEcQONpMLJskxM83cb03qkbeV0tzomLhkSeTRVlx-HSeRm8vaAs1P2rbaAz3Z8lOniit2gSKfLkPrug2HqvuhwC-Ycg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_174610603-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7bYgu8Om80Dzx7qAa5RO7WXMFpuV2uwxD5bRNnGFKN9sCmaXbKGY-1r23Y3loNPfKXw82uVyuHByFi3LCqtVoUGuAQJK9tr3YEcQONpMLJskxM83cb03qkbeV0tzomLhkSeTRVlx-HSeRm8vaAs1P2rbaAz3Z8lOniit2gSKfLkPrug2HqvuhwC-Ycg/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211019_174610603-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">It culminates in </span><b style="font-family: arial;">multiple tunnels </b><span style="font-family: arial;">with height restrictions for tall vehicles, around12 feet. If we stayed to the center and no oncoming traffic, we would be all right… We stopped to measure our height, twice…(11 feet and inches) and proceeded… We found the light at the end of the tunnels and the end of the Parkway… 469 miles. Rockfish Gap to Cherokee, North Carolina. </span></span></div><div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jloDDp3rsoVk43VTn-YWKMJPDap20eKKsJ10MyaHl2eS00xxsRZmWhwHm3MMQZHW-Nr4WECbHU6VYOQWdOVyN_33ADDe5U914sqICeSFe9OP1mUlfWZFBbQzvsckF6L1UgkR4PAz_A42bc_d27hzNp0x27sJxPSDu2ldC3hCUUby1_k0qmZ3608bTw/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211024_153520981.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jloDDp3rsoVk43VTn-YWKMJPDap20eKKsJ10MyaHl2eS00xxsRZmWhwHm3MMQZHW-Nr4WECbHU6VYOQWdOVyN_33ADDe5U914sqICeSFe9OP1mUlfWZFBbQzvsckF6L1UgkR4PAz_A42bc_d27hzNp0x27sJxPSDu2ldC3hCUUby1_k0qmZ3608bTw/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211024_153520981.jpg" width="320" /></a></span>We then headed for the East Coast. Stops in <b>Savannah and New Brunswick, GA</b>, visiting boating friends. Then south… Florida State line and Titusville, more sailing friends. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj571hdSaBXhsV9LepSY7BlwrUEoWqjMmjgRPjDUvRF2BecHTKjibl9xjYQkJf0UJQnsbkkgThTdh6r4vSba16zEpOLROC5iHr0A-LkBk8DfcQBBtK4sm0NQBc-ClFz5DOXRRDkkbCh4Nr3FwxvHuq_pgitiFTChxkJbxiQ1iTcuqW38fXArww1ZW1xJA/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211103_173918761~2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj571hdSaBXhsV9LepSY7BlwrUEoWqjMmjgRPjDUvRF2BecHTKjibl9xjYQkJf0UJQnsbkkgThTdh6r4vSba16zEpOLROC5iHr0A-LkBk8DfcQBBtK4sm0NQBc-ClFz5DOXRRDkkbCh4Nr3FwxvHuq_pgitiFTChxkJbxiQ1iTcuqW38fXArww1ZW1xJA/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211103_173918761~2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We completed our Great Loop ending back in North Port, Florida… </span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We parked Arvie at Stephen and Amanda’s new home, their double lot perfect for us to ‘camp’ outback with our own drive / road access. Camping with ‘family benefits’… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADoUsR9ajz0fRhAVgG7DtDmeDiVdqC1Yde0_Z_ONqexDytf26ZBiO-y_23M2dxV98JI-ISpn3J2GbhUhN-EuVo-fDPlfl6P86BMyAZmyv8qeKHV_YPbSThfCzsYiKYeh_WkTHUdI-cxtBSE_Gb-vjl9_qTjQYSm8HwTjnE9JRPeF6iPdZD39D6X-ijg/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211127_152847752-1.MP~2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="496" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgADoUsR9ajz0fRhAVgG7DtDmeDiVdqC1Yde0_Z_ONqexDytf26ZBiO-y_23M2dxV98JI-ISpn3J2GbhUhN-EuVo-fDPlfl6P86BMyAZmyv8qeKHV_YPbSThfCzsYiKYeh_WkTHUdI-cxtBSE_Gb-vjl9_qTjQYSm8HwTjnE9JRPeF6iPdZD39D6X-ijg/w248-h640/thumbnail_PXL_20211127_152847752-1.MP~2.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaN75_YEN7UurxUj3jo9rgk50LapPtoZJObd1vQa3fvjnRzTuwheEgulXtr_8AiuHQp2urQOStepl1yb7vgDLXIe-aGoks2fdVCNA4C0m2qFv0L-9u8aeUL6irIDkoNfkzuFsEvbAJ3s879-bzXco7gR9P7eXGp6HELXEs46JUYjtjhV1o6hQw48VBIQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211208_145536134-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaN75_YEN7UurxUj3jo9rgk50LapPtoZJObd1vQa3fvjnRzTuwheEgulXtr_8AiuHQp2urQOStepl1yb7vgDLXIe-aGoks2fdVCNA4C0m2qFv0L-9u8aeUL6irIDkoNfkzuFsEvbAJ3s879-bzXco7gR9P7eXGp6HELXEs46JUYjtjhV1o6hQw48VBIQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211208_145536134-1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Willow</b> had grown much since I’d last seen her. Still the happy little bundle though much more alert. Content and cheerful! Grandpa Jim was meeting her for the first time…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We were able to help with her daycare since both Stephen and Amanda were working full time. Lots of naps and snuggles, bottles and burps… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXrR6hZ68EAfRbxhtpIlbTVyF59iH9GQFBCr2FCYz2wb4RUfOwDmOBzXhYe2ZHWDaB878nH2EBKbmT8Bul7cTuwsu4N5FVr-WaGlqvaJMfIceYZ4_XxZ4c4LznwzA72IOHiTWV1TfbXDDju6g-p6R_DptNN5sp-OmVmO-5NHmYsH8ImrkoweWsSKFMQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211125_211443919-1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXrR6hZ68EAfRbxhtpIlbTVyF59iH9GQFBCr2FCYz2wb4RUfOwDmOBzXhYe2ZHWDaB878nH2EBKbmT8Bul7cTuwsu4N5FVr-WaGlqvaJMfIceYZ4_XxZ4c4LznwzA72IOHiTWV1TfbXDDju6g-p6R_DptNN5sp-OmVmO-5NHmYsH8ImrkoweWsSKFMQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211125_211443919-1.jpg" width="320" /></a><b style="font-family: arial;">Thanksgiving,</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> our favorite holiday, was wonderful. Stephen prepared and cook the entire meal! Great smells and deliciousness served up, their first big holiday in their new home. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">December </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Kathy celebrated a birthday, another 365 days to be thankful for…</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We started preparations for finding <b>winter storage</b> for Arvie, making purchases for returning to Grenada and Inishnee… The blue Toad will live with Willow and family while we are gone. Much packing and rearranging of luggage for weight distribution …</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTK3_WtjuuG8-aL8IJ6ProQ3PfxuIyF02RELbm0MR_tVABkdgRe-CJ1LiYA9-yi030FjozSqQYua4MZ3QLwlxTsIkpCiOzAewtFqyaiM1Y3FkEP-Yvy-YUOwVz6rBnZkk_f4vXHoJrPw3uELBZ9GenvzVZPlLE_tAlszmSvVQEQpU1fpiNUSjvhiBBQ/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211213_004737339.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTK3_WtjuuG8-aL8IJ6ProQ3PfxuIyF02RELbm0MR_tVABkdgRe-CJ1LiYA9-yi030FjozSqQYua4MZ3QLwlxTsIkpCiOzAewtFqyaiM1Y3FkEP-Yvy-YUOwVz6rBnZkk_f4vXHoJrPw3uELBZ9GenvzVZPlLE_tAlszmSvVQEQpU1fpiNUSjvhiBBQ/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211213_004737339.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">9 months of Land Yachting… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Reconnecting and reminiscing </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Making new memories and cherishing old</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We are thankful for our love ones</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Fortunate to be able to live as we do and enjoy it</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9kRxFPJWf2gbiLz8yEdla-QndnkY2gJOFGJj1x1a-pvSIEAtQ96hgat3jkGG4iESEmO8hycieWddfVwXt-SmPbZp0b2hLZqJP8CUJO_TEdB8Yc4UfV51moDlFijDUMU3WxIoN6WomP_na9-a0x4xpoYgvEY-Va7ohLo8j_1rhWCQ8jdMigRgAUSudpw/s1280/thumbnail_PXL_20211212_151445595.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9kRxFPJWf2gbiLz8yEdla-QndnkY2gJOFGJj1x1a-pvSIEAtQ96hgat3jkGG4iESEmO8hycieWddfVwXt-SmPbZp0b2hLZqJP8CUJO_TEdB8Yc4UfV51moDlFijDUMU3WxIoN6WomP_na9-a0x4xpoYgvEY-Va7ohLo8j_1rhWCQ8jdMigRgAUSudpw/s320/thumbnail_PXL_20211212_151445595.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;">To all our friends and family… </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks for hosting us, Thinking of us… </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Being part of our Journey</span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Now </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Back to Inishnee and … </span></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-family: arial; font-kerning: none;"> </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></span></p><p>
</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p></div></div>inishnee.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952966403601879204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855648269762581770.post-46775821269787306952021-03-26T07:47:00.002-04:002021-03-26T07:49:54.650-04:00March 2021.... still in Grenada<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Almost Grenadian’s… </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRC9u1W4lzuxDv_mJ8fYGo4ecRMT7glAhEl42UZ35Os42B_1lYXLJ1RJxyuZjIy06AUoElFi7OYNdHB_n72kqNYakvPVvoL71BNEg8wcc2Z5_P7z2xn1J-G1aTTtJCdfjN7DztVA7DC-QH/s2048/DSCN4577.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRC9u1W4lzuxDv_mJ8fYGo4ecRMT7glAhEl42UZ35Os42B_1lYXLJ1RJxyuZjIy06AUoElFi7OYNdHB_n72kqNYakvPVvoL71BNEg8wcc2Z5_P7z2xn1J-G1aTTtJCdfjN7DztVA7DC-QH/w362-h640/DSCN4577.jpg" width="362" /></a></p><br /></div>January 17, 2021 marked our one year anniversary in Grenada with a brief visit to the Grenadines and Bequia in March 2020... <div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Friends and family flew in and out on the heels of the pandemic, spring 2020… Grenada went into lockdown… then, slowly emerged and has had great success managing the pandemic since. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">After several canceled flights back to the US we conceded defeat (temporarily) and took an apartment in July and rented a car. The apartment was really comfortable but REALLY noisy, situated on one of the longest, straightest stretches of road in Grenada...1 mile, give or take. Traffic raced by at all hours of the day and night. and, next door was a business that refilled dive tanks. their compressor adding to the of cacophony assaulting our senses. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4ofOBfGPL8TWUQb1JATDq6VeeBiUo9Zl8RZ9PiK3BXDeR3mN8PT2Pihua2_6aMh3xUiwsY0sfz_TkxYaDNzbrtXjTKbVs05v3VSQN2-AtYek1offH-OuSiphe3FPTozUlGTgkFrJPJZ5/s2048/DSCN4543.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4ofOBfGPL8TWUQb1JATDq6VeeBiUo9Zl8RZ9PiK3BXDeR3mN8PT2Pihua2_6aMh3xUiwsY0sfz_TkxYaDNzbrtXjTKbVs05v3VSQN2-AtYek1offH-OuSiphe3FPTozUlGTgkFrJPJZ5/s320/DSCN4543.jpg" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We relocated to an apartment near the golf course… <b>Vittoria</b>, the owner, refashioned her lovely home adding a studio apartment in the back where she lives, the guests having the use of her lovely Villa. Vittoria originally from Italy, has traveled the world but decided Grenada would be her forever home. A Grenadian 30+ years. Kathy immediately bonded with Vittoria, both sharing a love of food and cooking, gardening and art. Vittoria was eager to show Kathy how to make authentic Italian pasta</span></span><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPQYbdYPuJLksp_CJUNseoeIvUy76SA3eJZejaw-9Xtsfatkr3SU88Vje73qXsAaQz-VhpA7xgxlSO8KvkcJS5tFwvoYQbrGgz4vSqMM8FDbKXnks-N3FtheMcpCIolxIJuJaBFkNYhb7/s2048/DSCN4449.JPG" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPQYbdYPuJLksp_CJUNseoeIvUy76SA3eJZejaw-9Xtsfatkr3SU88Vje73qXsAaQz-VhpA7xgxlSO8KvkcJS5tFwvoYQbrGgz4vSqMM8FDbKXnks-N3FtheMcpCIolxIJuJaBFkNYhb7/w200-h113/DSCN4449.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJQn4Q4gwjQMCdNf57V77QH7KQMEe5upMVAB-H6dYwmSclK9UE0Q3fDAv5ur6gAQe_wkJSiKaRgR6uxhihSJ5ohp922RgT47AN0BLGTRRQ4k06hEb-18g8scDbSHU9t0_Wq2E9SBKtwj2/s2048/DSCN4311.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2014" data-original-width="2048" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJQn4Q4gwjQMCdNf57V77QH7KQMEe5upMVAB-H6dYwmSclK9UE0Q3fDAv5ur6gAQe_wkJSiKaRgR6uxhihSJ5ohp922RgT47AN0BLGTRRQ4k06hEb-18g8scDbSHU9t0_Wq2E9SBKtwj2/w320-h315/DSCN4311.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURoIT2-f8wxnUESK5k2s-acfJ_ZRwmv1buCHb3eeBtuvh2qipmdP956zoQmYZhqJt8jbqvWXsXtFcUETLzAXd7VkpIjNMetYiUtTn4OVahKa9ak167WGxWZHb0pwezLkEr_fViGHOmxL5/s2048/DSCN4178.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZ_JIWhIhEfiZA_OC1c2U8l94fbn8z8gEwWOIZ8dH8g7K6VfVgnVC2HPC1OKDDkw01H99JsszOipJbH95MzVy-OVZRcYOY4mJUx0Tmu96onoryqxMENojUi7wYff9zU2QBVx2HKxLyXua/s2048/DSCN3723.JPG" style="clear: right; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZ_JIWhIhEfiZA_OC1c2U8l94fbn8z8gEwWOIZ8dH8g7K6VfVgnVC2HPC1OKDDkw01H99JsszOipJbH95MzVy-OVZRcYOY4mJUx0Tmu96onoryqxMENojUi7wYff9zU2QBVx2HKxLyXua/s320/DSCN3723.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">A small garden became another focus of theirs; herbs, tomatoes, strawberries and much more were planted and tended over the long hot summer months. Evening cocktails were enjoyed on the veranda which had a lovely postcard view of the Caribbean sea. </span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAL_f6-BRTWVu8MI-1iin-jUWv0HrkJjmRCcQl7o_rZZwr-w5mPkpFyeXQUdRBt9cyxwK8gJUqdHqV3wVH_KHny_sSlUkQA5zSdq-voV1h15uOHY8nSipfZRaTOSU7nBHT0O65VlB6ok8n/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20200823_142528109.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAL_f6-BRTWVu8MI-1iin-jUWv0HrkJjmRCcQl7o_rZZwr-w5mPkpFyeXQUdRBt9cyxwK8gJUqdHqV3wVH_KHny_sSlUkQA5zSdq-voV1h15uOHY8nSipfZRaTOSU7nBHT0O65VlB6ok8n/w200-h150/thumbnail_IMG_20200823_142528109.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjRDlIgJqXiffewpsWsuzqSebv-v0xUB8elUsuU-0Hg7Bf7Lku6r6nVhhHjIqS-qwnAdiDw_Co2YuN2UczBRV8tCn4khP0qt8atYkzKmBcNrWBlITXPTrrQyts2voAyDFrkBYTcZFX38_/s2048/DSCN3360.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcjRDlIgJqXiffewpsWsuzqSebv-v0xUB8elUsuU-0Hg7Bf7Lku6r6nVhhHjIqS-qwnAdiDw_Co2YuN2UczBRV8tCn4khP0qt8atYkzKmBcNrWBlITXPTrrQyts2voAyDFrkBYTcZFX38_/s320/DSCN3360.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">While Jim and Kathy were enjoying being land-lubers, Inishnee was also of land or <b>‘on the hard’ </b>in sailor speak. Her insurance policy required a thorough inspection as well as haul out for hurricane season. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">New standing rigging (wire cables that support the mast) was replaced and a new cutlass bearing were installed.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Inishnee was given a coat of anti fouling paint on her hull will help prevent marine growth while in the water...</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6kwWakIw0X2-QmN516ULVIhUS7SYL1H0LcRzJDFyfUhG420OWwxVIGalrThQ22cv5TYJ11xZ-5ZlC_SVTi-8pYoHS3i-Uos4agbx0i-8fzQX-jemc6N8zrs0yyQh4H9NGEKy7V4y37Dbj/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6kwWakIw0X2-QmN516ULVIhUS7SYL1H0LcRzJDFyfUhG420OWwxVIGalrThQ22cv5TYJ11xZ-5ZlC_SVTi-8pYoHS3i-Uos4agbx0i-8fzQX-jemc6N8zrs0yyQh4H9NGEKy7V4y37Dbj/" width="180" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">We hired Ben, a very capable craftsman to address an old issue common to Passport Yachts. The builder / designers of Passports placed metal pellets under sections of the sole (floor) to even out the ballast. They were incapsulated with fiberglass. This worked fine many years. Unfortunately, over time water migrated into these areas and caused the iron to swell resulting in parts of the floor and cabinetry to heave. Using a chisel and hammer, Ben opened the area and removed the pellets. Re-fiberglassed then painted the area… Problem solved!</span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ06FEbUT-ZdUA4h5lW2GS9_2YLky7jPKjGBkCktn0A3V8v95l-uUedMzHRwlYbGVvE0vZsv_3qYvluhri3jxYQubzVPzJaLbFrkzdxhHp4eWOsiSQcWcqzRIdT07l3v98juDEoOeB-d3X/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20200714_154431366.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQIXVA2CIaXJW45pFQQI88aUYOBNCFwpoFViZcat6HcwruuExVg_eZF6L6LmIYvMnXs1ee9Kn82hRa5DgL2bw4vAm5szyFROo_nwOMwDlxhO8npMGNP9r4eq65Ptpgeb0D4zzX40WxovZ/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20200724_144958192.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQIXVA2CIaXJW45pFQQI88aUYOBNCFwpoFViZcat6HcwruuExVg_eZF6L6LmIYvMnXs1ee9Kn82hRa5DgL2bw4vAm5szyFROo_nwOMwDlxhO8npMGNP9r4eq65Ptpgeb0D4zzX40WxovZ/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20200724_144958192.jpg" /></a></div><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ06FEbUT-ZdUA4h5lW2GS9_2YLky7jPKjGBkCktn0A3V8v95l-uUedMzHRwlYbGVvE0vZsv_3qYvluhri3jxYQubzVPzJaLbFrkzdxhHp4eWOsiSQcWcqzRIdT07l3v98juDEoOeB-d3X/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20200714_154431366.jpg" /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Having a car, allowed us to shop, check on Inishnee and tour… </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Grenada is 134.6 square miles; 21 miles long and 12 miles wide. around 700 miles of road, mostly vertical. You drive of the left side of the road. Many of the roads are rough, potholed and single lane. However, you will seldom (never) hear someone honk their horn out of frustration due to errors in navigating. It is common for the driver / car ahead of you to stop (abruptly) in the road and have a chat with someone on the street or to make a purchase from a road side stand then zips back onto the street in front of you after collecting / dropping off a rider or items. We returned our rental car after 6 months or use… adding nearly 3,000 miles to the odometer. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">We became proficient enough to only need / use the GPS to locate new to us attractions or areas. Directions are often given through landmarks, road names being something relatively new. Names such as Second Left, Dusty Highway or Antoine Hill, as much a description as a location. We explored many old favorites and discovered new territory…</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GgQXqEu1AAzv_hkQ-QySZZ6qGQnDOuNxest_mYyawLCXRiwy5wzbwqEjxs1ZYKFXjlF-MrCbFgHdQIUvAkUaQlV7rWARpGCKQMFPVSsu1K03tP9R58vV3l58JsVJBDTJbWE-xJjDET66/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8GgQXqEu1AAzv_hkQ-QySZZ6qGQnDOuNxest_mYyawLCXRiwy5wzbwqEjxs1ZYKFXjlF-MrCbFgHdQIUvAkUaQlV7rWARpGCKQMFPVSsu1K03tP9R58vV3l58JsVJBDTJbWE-xJjDET66/w400-h225/DSCN3425.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b>River Antione Distillery</b></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0TkXb9OSTC8yV_UU9QZetSs0PLCSoqZcFWOMd4SbQCGws9hsboGqE1c-FoC_uQSctxZyhb0y08MRBFq623X3uOGEAZThAX4aJBiZtBS63zQdGp_EtSaz_xpxCkS4ubO3kJgaiuMlryu7/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0TkXb9OSTC8yV_UU9QZetSs0PLCSoqZcFWOMd4SbQCGws9hsboGqE1c-FoC_uQSctxZyhb0y08MRBFq623X3uOGEAZThAX4aJBiZtBS63zQdGp_EtSaz_xpxCkS4ubO3kJgaiuMlryu7/w400-h225/DSCN3415.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; 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float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLVPqy3cy3Iia2YBqQmDVxesQ4NAI4kqvByq7ElfWwWKzsKhsl0qA89Hs92zQ7vwqVK_cVf9zD9Bf_VtUiavaAmFy6xsB-x8FmjiCFG3EApgu4PKKp5rBO2soL4IQYXrDHayRVALevgiAw/s320/DSCN4709.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">A stop for Lunch at <b>Helena’s</b> in Sauteurs' in the north. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Closer to home, <b>West Indies Brewery</b> became a favorite hangout… including a behind the bar tour of the brewing facility and sampling…</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTKHlbDUMUC_5HvnhvIYjoi55WkBRIY1o0Ut3ToDlVQLrvDMI5eVuHMLy8zEme7BZ42x4yxfllwpYPeSP6fdiGllw96uj8BW2A8e1P1_fvDIDbSwccTADciBOLSPdgyWCc-PNBEWbt3z6/s2048/DSCN3633.jpg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTKHlbDUMUC_5HvnhvIYjoi55WkBRIY1o0Ut3ToDlVQLrvDMI5eVuHMLy8zEme7BZ42x4yxfllwpYPeSP6fdiGllw96uj8BW2A8e1P1_fvDIDbSwccTADciBOLSPdgyWCc-PNBEWbt3z6/s320/DSCN3633.jpg" /></a></p><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Kathy organized a <b>Food Tour</b> through Delon; Real Grenadian Taxi and Tours. An all day experience... eating our way around the island. Fellow yachties, Laura and Steve accompanied us for this, as well as locals Stephanie and Dani. Charles was an experienced guide and driver, filled with local knowledge</span></div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguf9akulI2MCtLtExnH7gLaUZfsQgcgELMle2JY48BEDOaw9zm4UdIQ9K8p-TOVdaHCgo_2CkgzIBeaEC5f448_fCuSY2o_AUIaUqC2n3mJRoTA3Uo9Wtg7KT92G2ht6Zd17erwBaBQI1i/s2048/DSCN4112.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguf9akulI2MCtLtExnH7gLaUZfsQgcgELMle2JY48BEDOaw9zm4UdIQ9K8p-TOVdaHCgo_2CkgzIBeaEC5f448_fCuSY2o_AUIaUqC2n3mJRoTA3Uo9Wtg7KT92G2ht6Zd17erwBaBQI1i/w225-h400/DSCN4112.jpg" width="225" /></a><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">and interesting stories.</span> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2qctJN39Q-ykyNOqh_oS74OwHapLSaQhjQ7UebsBz5T0tyX_-6VsfhJGgqCasIzf5J1DlBXZ7WjOckDG7Fz0N9rkwa1D47wOYEVX1FdYJHwVoRHC_8fD2mBF4TYxd-Yn-OhYBptJ1U4v/s2048/DSCN4127.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2qctJN39Q-ykyNOqh_oS74OwHapLSaQhjQ7UebsBz5T0tyX_-6VsfhJGgqCasIzf5J1DlBXZ7WjOckDG7Fz0N9rkwa1D47wOYEVX1FdYJHwVoRHC_8fD2mBF4TYxd-Yn-OhYBptJ1U4v/s320/DSCN4127.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kathy, Jim, Brenda, Charles, Stephanie, Laura and Steve</td></tr></tbody></table><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QTd4Z9pz_MvLnCGyQqoIFigr8Y1aIjdwogyQ7ZiyDs69ZQCzHPRQj4rdxs9dwY2gHw2dFA8z6uKbn3W-DYyh0YdCvK7FJoSafabwZiKaQQfFBKaQova-OgE9pj7IgOMsWNwSdXAti35v/s2048/DSCN4073.JPG" style="clear: right; 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float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1145" data-original-width="2746" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYEQa4n8nLdfuVFOASPc4CQRptnpOScUsqdvmmhpC7MFUxdhHrHU8PQSFC79opCsppLjZQHYIDV1KH-Z8LAP9PcuepNiehLR7kDWFrsfbmTK6V9tZNFxfFr0w-Igf9F7n_3bQxBnLKplJ/w400-h166/DSCN3464.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Lynn and Darell aboard Open Agenda, joined us in finding the <b>Fort Jeudy Blowhole. </b> With a vague idea where to go, we set off on foot after parking the car. A few wrong turns and a bit of back tracking (there are no signs) we were rewarded with spectacular views of the wind-whipped rugged volcanic coast. The sought-after blowhole is on the rim of the southern coast… </span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2d6UMdfMmaHyWuX55L5m29jBvOzdQj97DJHWyUd7kPr1CIovz0_OwWwnf4BTmFHFOycVvPUlAGc7XFtMDE4v6Fe_Hz-QDi0Vgfw_932XA9A3M9cmHwt-II0NFdjykZMn2pqVrHAMkhrG/s2048/DSCN3489.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE2d6UMdfMmaHyWuX55L5m29jBvOzdQj97DJHWyUd7kPr1CIovz0_OwWwnf4BTmFHFOycVvPUlAGc7XFtMDE4v6Fe_Hz-QDi0Vgfw_932XA9A3M9cmHwt-II0NFdjykZMn2pqVrHAMkhrG/w400-h225/DSCN3489.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Friends and fellow cruisers Jane and Jan were always up for an adventure… we shared many excursions with them. An all day road trip took us to <b>Mount Carmel waterfalls </b>where we cooled off in the upper and lower falls and river. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUu8VykBFs5ObHZZcJ2ytIfwaYBmLatAygHKybXXaCYIBJQ7KlU1C51wIJIT75yRMFyRvDHvqjY33tXBvgLKAuGeRzvG1_0R_z2MWam6-0pXzqrNT3eSReJ7sMYrlVlJMzTwM6VDGO-Zo/s4608/DSCN3548.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="4608" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUu8VykBFs5ObHZZcJ2ytIfwaYBmLatAygHKybXXaCYIBJQ7KlU1C51wIJIT75yRMFyRvDHvqjY33tXBvgLKAuGeRzvG1_0R_z2MWam6-0pXzqrNT3eSReJ7sMYrlVlJMzTwM6VDGO-Zo/s320/DSCN3548.JPG" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuaOXcD0U5wv9VLxi_70M3b08BJHPQ9jaYCmHkruWqk5KmVJT2nzMPZX482m03Dq6Mzz0pWJI_MEIiDHyF35Cnq0HPVOP2ZeMIwCHolnZ_avExvjUBI0m0Wq9s59BOuF8Xzqt0VSCIiU0/s2048/DSCN3538.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuaOXcD0U5wv9VLxi_70M3b08BJHPQ9jaYCmHkruWqk5KmVJT2nzMPZX482m03Dq6Mzz0pWJI_MEIiDHyF35Cnq0HPVOP2ZeMIwCHolnZ_avExvjUBI0m0Wq9s59BOuF8Xzqt0VSCIiU0/w360-h640/DSCN3538.jpg" width="360" /> </a></div><br /><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaINgp9_shsbXrOOQg9LwtIrwOnUgIxOXgHC19IGlm7Zx7b4kR7ZB8QyesugQ9niXKiSjE2qeZMZAQCU2uE4XPFYFtgidtwbWJH6IACKE4hkb2_rvNat7YWP3mdtq1EWubloYvcgLAexU4/s2048/DSCN3516.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaINgp9_shsbXrOOQg9LwtIrwOnUgIxOXgHC19IGlm7Zx7b4kR7ZB8QyesugQ9niXKiSjE2qeZMZAQCU2uE4XPFYFtgidtwbWJH6IACKE4hkb2_rvNat7YWP3mdtq1EWubloYvcgLAexU4/s2048/DSCN3516.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaINgp9_shsbXrOOQg9LwtIrwOnUgIxOXgHC19IGlm7Zx7b4kR7ZB8QyesugQ9niXKiSjE2qeZMZAQCU2uE4XPFYFtgidtwbWJH6IACKE4hkb2_rvNat7YWP3mdtq1EWubloYvcgLAexU4/w225-h400/DSCN3516.jpg" width="225" /></a><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><b>P</b></span><b>earls Airport </b>was quite a surprise. Located on the windward side, the now defunct airstrip was used during the October 1983 US invasion... ‘Operation Urgent Fury’.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYqebHufkXR-kh1sdnCvKqZ65l0jB3hboZhwBai7fOmMQ8LBpKgGfQqosjJlh8ROhmDEARrXkihXZucEiSE65clWR7cilgWxVNCeTVTrfCUlDQbYHegiwhURUk8aAkKGMhUH_L3VP4lAG/s2048/DSCN4341.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="2048" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYqebHufkXR-kh1sdnCvKqZ65l0jB3hboZhwBai7fOmMQ8LBpKgGfQqosjJlh8ROhmDEARrXkihXZucEiSE65clWR7cilgWxVNCeTVTrfCUlDQbYHegiwhURUk8aAkKGMhUH_L3VP4lAG/w400-h251/DSCN4341.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLKXT3M7wLJMNlqQnfLOK8gakaT4SRcuBq2TnKUl63an80vxcEkLFMSwHfgPt3M216lf1YqB6z34xT94EhZaYEexw5Vd9BzMoG_hKDO5K0ZOcd5guxYLw8rLaf7VIuTGDIClmgJU9OKpp/w400-h225/DSCN4376.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Jane and Jan invited us to their sail boat … we enjoyed being on the water again as well as a visit to<b> Hog Island </b>for a beach BBQ.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdDI0sjtrO2up7VHFf5ufMwMz09Vl3zdVmPT6JgRxfkCQpvmOolLkPA1fpJnJsPl4pBg2jtV3UPa96rbAWRZWmhCj3YS0bxYw2Jod3kDmZ3roIzABpmLs8XmbdFueeEaBOe22AkUdRBmH/s2048/DSCN4697.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTdDI0sjtrO2up7VHFf5ufMwMz09Vl3zdVmPT6JgRxfkCQpvmOolLkPA1fpJnJsPl4pBg2jtV3UPa96rbAWRZWmhCj3YS0bxYw2Jod3kDmZ3roIzABpmLs8XmbdFueeEaBOe22AkUdRBmH/s320/DSCN4697.JPG" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">With new friends Peter and Mary, we checked out one of the many <b>Amerindian</b> ancient stone carvings, </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Concord falls, <b>Leapers Hill</b> and a stop at<b> Bathway beach</b> for a late lunch </span></div><div><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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Most Grenadian’s enjoy the day off work, spending it with family. </span><br /><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">We often circled the island clockwise.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Stopping at overlooks.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; 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These windward beaches are windswept with sand and salty seas. </span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdj_kql47OKGvhRPUlnqIO7rRKA8gFKlGOosDW3osj87CgUSOKjXJkJpltLT6R3dDnVXuA0BVEdO6yPrkiXOR_YswKb6exHFqNaluWTa43nvbdMXT7jjzjlxRNayQIa-oSssNEpe2cMyve/s2048/DSCN4625.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdj_kql47OKGvhRPUlnqIO7rRKA8gFKlGOosDW3osj87CgUSOKjXJkJpltLT6R3dDnVXuA0BVEdO6yPrkiXOR_YswKb6exHFqNaluWTa43nvbdMXT7jjzjlxRNayQIa-oSssNEpe2cMyve/s320/DSCN4625.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXnTsJcNqAGq3t5777ThlPwNTMJWm5kjC2gf2SERPK1pf8fqqDL8BlG3DV1OSUqAGeUWjzeXBnJo8uGE5p1_UdxtoGebWlp8Tz9BH0I_LBtIJ_AP7BxExpJqRHFC6QmhlYGWKP7QHbgwR/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20201025_131839985.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXnTsJcNqAGq3t5777ThlPwNTMJWm5kjC2gf2SERPK1pf8fqqDL8BlG3DV1OSUqAGeUWjzeXBnJo8uGE5p1_UdxtoGebWlp8Tz9BH0I_LBtIJ_AP7BxExpJqRHFC6QmhlYGWKP7QHbgwR/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20201025_131839985.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0r05Ia1n5oWIDpCBY3XLGECKcfIAG_1DobDLlYrDSqGBo3yDBut5zmSvrB4TCLDtmroB-febnq8p4vrxCo__riSLkhilgxd5DQ1eYTxDNmOnPDyJwdVRjmoUZT9GAbXnbgdiVK6OiLdk6/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20201025_135533077.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0r05Ia1n5oWIDpCBY3XLGECKcfIAG_1DobDLlYrDSqGBo3yDBut5zmSvrB4TCLDtmroB-febnq8p4vrxCo__riSLkhilgxd5DQ1eYTxDNmOnPDyJwdVRjmoUZT9GAbXnbgdiVK6OiLdk6/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_20201025_135533077.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Learning about <b>Sea Moss</b> harvesting was quite interesting... the sea moss is farmed in the sea on lines suspended in shallow water often using recycled plastic bottles for buoyancy. </p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhR_5pRw7cyQMisM2OUkZTGq9WZXl8GSPUmMSGRAy4vTIIel0Y9jWHybq4KWMFNhyphenhyphenUlhjZBvoIn15BjgBUTlPdo1pSS2gR2XVYMSka4x2WIREPWqrJEAh1Tj46kMnNwLkwHRoq1JZTKog/s2048/DSCN4746.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="2048" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhR_5pRw7cyQMisM2OUkZTGq9WZXl8GSPUmMSGRAy4vTIIel0Y9jWHybq4KWMFNhyphenhyphenUlhjZBvoIn15BjgBUTlPdo1pSS2gR2XVYMSka4x2WIREPWqrJEAh1Tj46kMnNwLkwHRoq1JZTKog/w400-h238/DSCN4746.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Sections are cut from the parent plant which will continue to produce ... the cut portions are rinsed and dried... then bagged for sale. 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line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">I</span>n the south we enjoyed <b>La Sagesse Beach</b> located near Inishnee’s summer turf. </p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Closer to home;<b> Grooms beach. </b> A hidden gem for swimming and snorkeling. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">In December relaunched Inishnee and returned to Port Louis Marina. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">The heat of the summer had passed and christmas winds were bringing much needed rain. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-family: arial; font-kerning: none;">After a week or so of acclimating and adjusting to life on board we started on the next batch of boat projects. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtkNyVSKfuu7gEyOY3TTs2RVFhc3hl91gARfl1YjFxkf4KUflvyD1N9lsz1LMNxuBEg7JBgPTntL_c3aAXkoQSnNcAV1H5mwf_W5LxErxR96JmsaiS9dHtdd2n1YTT9-H4Qs8uxuSeTNw/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20201214_154454755.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtkNyVSKfuu7gEyOY3TTs2RVFhc3hl91gARfl1YjFxkf4KUflvyD1N9lsz1LMNxuBEg7JBgPTntL_c3aAXkoQSnNcAV1H5mwf_W5LxErxR96JmsaiS9dHtdd2n1YTT9-H4Qs8uxuSeTNw/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20201214_154454755.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-family: arial; font-kerning: none;">We installed a<b> new solar panel, </b>more than doubling out energy supply. Our wind wane was taken down for maintenance and reinstalled. </span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">We contracted for <b>new canvas</b>… Unfortunately, a covid outbreak originating from Sandal's Resort Grenada put the project on pause … a new curfew and tightened guidelines ensued. The Sandal’s management allowed the incoming visitors to mingle. This led to other guests and local workers becoming infected. Through contract tracing and isolation of those involved, the island was able to quickly contain the spread. Sandal’s is closed for the time being. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Our fridge all but quit just before Christmas, luckily we were able to get a technician out to fix it the next day; Christmas eve! … Michael recharged the system with refrigerant and tweaked a few things. It now runs better than EVER with half the energy consumption.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Many of the islanders live in poverty, hand to mouth. We’ve helped were we could providing ‘dignified’ charity; buying items from street vendors (more mangos and limes than we need) and employing locals for tasks we could do on our own. Donating to food banks and charity organizations. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">The average wage is 100 EC a day when they can find work (38 US dollars a day!)… a skilled worked can earn up to 150EC a day… </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Saint Georges university accounts for 30% of the revenue in Grenada. The university is closed and has been since March of 2020… In a normal year, tourism via air travel also supplements the economy, but there are no tourist. There are no cruise ships either. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Grenada has a great climate for growing produce. The diet is basic but nourishing for most. Many locals have returned to home gardening to supplement their needs. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">January and February brought cruisers from Europe (Grand Canaries) to Grenada via the ARC; Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. An annual transatlantic sailing event since 1986. Normally they choose St. Lucia for an arrival destination but many diverted to Grenada this season due to Covid. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM3Qy_WrUVn_JH5PANVsQn3xWe2Z41u1eX3s3asJg_RxzMJJ4zCsSYIiL_hUKUVid_D7cFf_IWGaII2P1FpxRbRf6rPy01aCUktTD9jKD3t6H1N-cO1tZyqGxBVslcMUyGWqJ4qweDVYw/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20210214_132031354.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM3Qy_WrUVn_JH5PANVsQn3xWe2Z41u1eX3s3asJg_RxzMJJ4zCsSYIiL_hUKUVid_D7cFf_IWGaII2P1FpxRbRf6rPy01aCUktTD9jKD3t6H1N-cO1tZyqGxBVslcMUyGWqJ4qweDVYw/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20210214_132031354.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-i9bHPFO77noz8DazsvtELY8V5ieDFcDiD4ppPxfldHpbecWtK_ToS6OsfA1BOQoxTeUiJOseR7XlCis-5zoxI36dMQKFYLWr2QQj23AgabQKJF1v1dTe7A-hqjSKYyt54oq2I9geePs/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-i9bHPFO77noz8DazsvtELY8V5ieDFcDiD4ppPxfldHpbecWtK_ToS6OsfA1BOQoxTeUiJOseR7XlCis-5zoxI36dMQKFYLWr2QQj23AgabQKJF1v1dTe7A-hqjSKYyt54oq2I9geePs/w300-h400/thumbnail_IMG_20210320_144644470.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37U7M4QsJN52SgrBI8zJRyv-D4DyScBzQzTvm7Lzvl6u1C7NDMQObkOU4rtSHB7U62rDXjFK_3r7MveAQ3pfxrMU0LkRM4BFkKbEKW7FTqZJSbF6xGUV9IL60eHWn42nQDvl7y8ABsEG1/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20210214_180358083.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1280" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37U7M4QsJN52SgrBI8zJRyv-D4DyScBzQzTvm7Lzvl6u1C7NDMQObkOU4rtSHB7U62rDXjFK_3r7MveAQ3pfxrMU0LkRM4BFkKbEKW7FTqZJSbF6xGUV9IL60eHWn42nQDvl7y8ABsEG1/w640-h324/thumbnail_IMG_20210214_180358083.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNldJavavCYQP0VtL27VDMigix8yLQ83nLf3rOF5L1yhdeQMzfx8T6o7g0Cdfz0tUNpB-4lsc883fSc0sr566Jx0hJZQyAhGUIWVboXSJQVt02FNpDLPxFl07pK-nj7OiWDM1Sb9I4THck/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20210312_181340000.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNldJavavCYQP0VtL27VDMigix8yLQ83nLf3rOF5L1yhdeQMzfx8T6o7g0Cdfz0tUNpB-4lsc883fSc0sr566Jx0hJZQyAhGUIWVboXSJQVt02FNpDLPxFl07pK-nj7OiWDM1Sb9I4THck/w400-h300/thumbnail_IMG_20210312_181340000.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">We eagerly made friends with many of the new arrivals. Because Grenada has been virtually covid free, we are allowed many freedoms including restaurant dining and socializing … </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">We’ve celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and many other milestones and holidays with our cruising friends. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Unfortunately, Jim developed a nasty infection in his hand requiring <b>medical assistance</b>; </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMakhy8pywtccMKTLIxOKIsVMaz9z2OFldsZI4hXXHlaGtZixPnJkh3Ks9OHmWPCobRG8kZItFXw_iL9QLS8deIpU0DZHRa240ypOhJsx2GEqG9dS3aIG8zPiZfwD5cUrqXAJSW0yjPs5t/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20210201_101544008.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMakhy8pywtccMKTLIxOKIsVMaz9z2OFldsZI4hXXHlaGtZixPnJkh3Ks9OHmWPCobRG8kZItFXw_iL9QLS8deIpU0DZHRa240ypOhJsx2GEqG9dS3aIG8zPiZfwD5cUrqXAJSW0yjPs5t/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20210201_101544008.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">lancing a finger and a regime of antibiotics. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Two weeks of convalescence… </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Kathy used this time to strip and varnish exterior woodwork.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Soon after recovering from that Jim was bitten by a teensy mosquito… unfortunately she was carrying Dengue… Another round of Doctors and getting blood work. Time is the only cure for Dengue fever. We were glad it was a mild case not requiring hospitalization… </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin20auXl4KCqK-zBveaIWjVCdFdyiN-MfkQ_TSKsObPDQA9X-wbUe3OyOKGSCV-xnKQGhGBt9VBon-bLkMrjwXH4Yk0RUWpu6fmZIBO4-RcwtEevtnlIQ_Ns8Wnv1IN8ZXhmvfnHGcJdZZ/s1280/thumbnail_IMG_20210301_115757123.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin20auXl4KCqK-zBveaIWjVCdFdyiN-MfkQ_TSKsObPDQA9X-wbUe3OyOKGSCV-xnKQGhGBt9VBon-bLkMrjwXH4Yk0RUWpu6fmZIBO4-RcwtEevtnlIQ_Ns8Wnv1IN8ZXhmvfnHGcJdZZ/w240-h320/thumbnail_IMG_20210301_115757123.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Papaya leaf... brew into a tea to relieve <br />Dengue fever symptoms...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">Late March 2021</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">If all goes as planned… we will leave Grenada April 1… Inishnee will remain here in Grenada on the hard. A trusted friend will do boat checks making sure Inishnee is secure and mold free… </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">The decision to leave is fueled by our hearts... </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">the desire to see our family; parents, children and grandchildren... connect with our loved ones… </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">some say we are crazy to do this… leave this beautiful island and its safety </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">but… it’s time</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">We need a change and our hearts are weary not being able be near our loved ones … </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: Helvetica; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; 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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Remember the old question… ‘if you were ever stranded on a <b>desert island</b>… who would you want to be with?’ … in this real life version… I’m glad I choose Jim… and that we choose Grenada. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Like everyone on the planet, it’s been a challenge. But Grenada’s government rose up and met it with remarkable success, so far. We thank them immensely for sheltering us and protecting all her people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">When the news of Covid 19 was setting in we were cruising north toward Martinique with our German crew, Jan and Annett. On March 15th, we sailed into Bequia and set the anchor then had a peaceful night on board. The next morning after reading the latest news at Maria’s Cafe on shore, we made the decision to return to Grenada. Things were changing drastically while we had been off the grid. Borders closing rapidly with little or no notice. If we had to be ‘stuck’ somewhere; we: 1, needed to be out of the hurricane zone. 2, wanted to be in an area where food and supplies were available and 3, we love Grenada and it’s people so… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">we turned sail and headed south, arriving in Tyrell Bay, Carriacou, Grenada by the following evening, the Q flag flying. The next morning we cleared customs, immigration and a health check with just hours to spare. That day was the last permissible day to arrive before the impending lockdown. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">What’s a <b>Q flag</b>? … The International Maritime Signal Flags were / are a way for ships to communicate without electronics. Each flag represents a different letter of the alphabet and some have an individual meaning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The flags can be strung together to spell out a message or used individually to communicate. The letter Q is a solid yellow flag, called ‘Quebec’ in the phonetic alphabet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>The Lima</b> (L) flag means STOP your Vessel (don’t approach). 4 squares alternating of yellow and black. It is sometimes referred to as the Yellow Jack. It is used to designate that a ship is in real Quarantine: ie; a ship with disease onboard. In the 14th century, during the Plague, ships had to remain off shore for 40 days to make sure none of the passengers were infected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We moved from Carriacou, Grenada to Grenada (the big island) the next day and anchored for the night. The next morning we took a slip at Port Louis Marina. Our German crew suffered a few set backs with cancelled flights but finally secured the last commercial flight out of Grenada, returning to Germany via Toronto on March 26th. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Grenada’s government went into 24 hour curfew on March 21st. We were given notice the day prior so we dashed off to the store for food, staples and beverages. All sales of alcohol would be illegal as well and no public consumption. Only authorized personnel allowed in public, emergencies excluded. <b>No busses or taxis.</b> No sale of fuel. No shopping. No flights. No socializing… No leaving your home or boat. Everything closed. EVERYTHING…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The first days were the worst, like most of our passages, adjusting to the new normal. Finding a balance of what to do; sleeping / napping, cooking / eating. Boat cleaning and maintenance, playing games and reading to fighting boredom. Thankfully we had unlimited internet at the marina enabling us to keep up on world events, movie streaming and surfing the www. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">After a week of total lockdown and no known community spread of disease on island, the government made a few concessions to the lockdown. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">One person from the home was able to shop for essentials (chocolate counts!) on designated days. The first shopping days were horrible with<b> long lines</b>, standing in the scorching sun for hours… with no guarantee there would be much on the shelves. Thank you Jim for taking on this chore! The pool at the marina was closed, understandable but regretful. Eventually equilibrium set in, tensions lessened, soothed by the resumption of beer and wine sales for home consumption. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Happy Hours were spent alfresco at Cockpit Lounge. Dining at ‘<b>Bistro Inishnee</b>’ or occasionally the buffet “Watsinda’fridge’. All conveniently located within a few steps of the mast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We often checked out books from the library aboard Inishnee or e-reader and retired to the veranda or saloon settees for literary enlightenment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Jim got a membership to the “Dock Side Gym’ for morning exercise, bring your own dock, exercise mat and personal trainer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The maid and deck-wench were on call as needed for laundry services and general cleaning. The <b>handy man</b> was harder to employ but did a great job when motivated properly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We lavished ourselves daily at the marina’s ‘Refrigerated-Air Spa’ (shower house) and reveled in the chilled air treatments and endless cascading fresh water showers. Bi-monthly manny / pedis on board with ‘Acme DIY home kit’ …</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A couple of looong weeks later, we were able to have 1 1/2 hours per day for exercising in public with social distancing: walks / running etc. No beaches or swimming, but a huge improvement after total confinement to homes and boats. Private vehicles permitted with one person. Dentists / medical clinics and hardwares were opened. We were able to arrange for food deliveries to the marina, ordering on line. Especially nice when we needed to transport heavy items. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Upon arrival, <b>boats check in at Port Louis Marina</b> with customs / immigration and are given a quick health screen before being permitted to anchor in a designated bay for 14 days of self quarantine. They are required to display the Q flag the entire time, after which they return to the designated pier where each crew member is required to have a Covid test … if medically cleared they are then free to choose an anchorage or marina to relocate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Each week brought more easements as the Covid cases steading dropped due to social distancing and strict government enforced protocols. Beauty establishments were allowed open; Kathy’s hair stylist Stephanie, was not impressed with her homeschool beautician attempts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Repatriation flights and private charters occurred every week or two with limited seating and luggage restrictions accompanied with hefty fees. Then, AA commercial flights started popping up online; though not government approved. We took a chance and booked two seats on a flight for early June. We scheduled Inishnee for haul-out at <b>Grenada Marina</b> after visiting the facility. We secured an apartment with Stephanie for the interim. we packed what we could... Then, of course, the flight was cancelled. All arrangements postponed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We rebooked flights for July, coinciding with the governments proclamation they planned to open the borders around June 30. We rescheduled Inishnee’s time on the hard at Grenada Marine. One of the cruisers organized a <b>virtual bingo game</b>… British style. A lot of fun. Played from a computer generated bingo card. Contestants had to pay to play… the proceeds going to the local food bank. We won an amazing original painting donated from another cruiser, <b>Kamo</b>. His inspiration; the the Grenadian environment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Boats cleared from quarantine began filling the void at the marina. It was like a rebirth. People, faces, voices… everywhere. We began meeting people again! Beverages and conversations shared while (mostly) observing the distance protocols. We even met people that had been at the marina the entire time along with us but like us, they were sequestered to their boats and only now started emerging from the long Covid slumber… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Traveling along at a ‘sails pace’ has been put on hold. We are still afloat though we are no longer a sailing boat. We have prepped the boat for haul-out in Grenada. Our plans to go to Trinidad are cancelled due to their borders still being closed with no plans to open or allow yachts to enter before mid July, the earliest. Per our insurance, Inishnee must be well out of the hurricane belt (Grenada has a slight risk) or we must haul her out and have a hurricane plan in place with an approved marina etc… </span></div>
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<b>The Caribbean : Windward Islands</b></div>
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February and March : travels and fun with friends from Michigan, Portugal, South Africa and Germany...<br />
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Carrie spent two weeks on board. Touring Grenada then later Carriacou, one of Grenada's sister islands. We had a blast hanging out. Catching up. Cooking, eating and drinking...<br />
And, exploring some of the amazing sights and tastes of these Windward Islands.<br />
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Watching Cricket in Hillsborough, Carriacou...<br />
Caribbean Cricket; referred to as Twenty20 : 20 overs / 120 pitches<br />
as faster version, easily completed in one afternoon<br />
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The Manchineel Tree, known as 'la manzanilla de la Muerte' in Spanish, translates to the little apple of death or Tree of Death... <span style="text-align: center;">Don't touch, eat or inhale the air around it... it's poisonous sap and fruit produce inflammation and blisters, and sometimes death. </span><br />
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Tyrell bay, Carriacou<br />
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more wooden boats being built in Windward, Carriacou<br />
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Boat races, sailing and bus local bus rinding....<br />
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her mama the Volcano lies under the sea...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">another visit from the crew of Alba! <br />
... Andrew and Lucia ...<br />
and Jim</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaving Sandy Island, Carriacou</td></tr>
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on to Union Island, the Grenadines ...to check in (new country)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Island. <br />
A man made island made completely from conch shells! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Island has a bar and small home for the owner. <br />
all powered with solar panels</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">snorkling at Chatham Bay, Union Island...<br />
quite roll'y, the seas are churned up creating low visibility <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tobago Cays seen from Mayreau, Grenadines</td></tr>
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With the threat from Corona Virus looming and many of the islands closing there boarders... we turn south after only 2 days in Bequia to return immediately to Grenada. Luckily...<br />
we checked in at Tyrell Bay, Carriacou on the last day of open borders...<br />
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A health officer met cruisers and took temps of each crew. Tracking and recording each members travels the last few weeks for future reference if needed... <br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Sometimes fate hands you an extraordinary opportunity. After departing from Grenada, we traveled up island to <b>Carriacou</b>; Grenada’s little sister. It’s one of our favorite Caribbean Islands and we were happy to return. <b>Tyrell Bay;</b> pleasant, sheltered and a welcoming community. Quite updated since out last visit 2+ years ago. The ferry from Grenada now lands here at the new terminal near the new Port Control compound. There’s also a nice, new modern grocery store for provisioning; Alexis Food Store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">With friend Carrie in tow, we hired a taxi to tour the island… all 13 square miles of it. 7 miles long and 3 wide. It highest point, 956 ft above sea level. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">It was first settle by the Arawaks, then the Caribs; who called it <b>“Kayryouacou’ Land of Reefs. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">France occupied the island for a while, evident in some of the village and street names. In 1763 the island was ceded to the British from the French. Soon, Irish fishermen and Scottish shipwrights arrived bringing their trade with them. African slaves were a significant part of the population throughout this later period. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our island tour took us to Windward, a small settlement on the northwest (windward) side of the island. <b>Nero McLawrence,</b> 67 years old, is one of the decedents of the early Scottish boatbuilders. Nero was at the boatyard and gave us a tour. His latest (and last?) vessel was due to be launched in the coming weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Nero is the owner, builder and captain of this huge <b>65 foot boat boat</b>. </span><br />
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Many of it’s timbers were cut from the forests. Simple hand tools used to build it. Labor supplied by Nero, his sons and a few local boat builders who have retained the knowledge and skill of this dwindling heritage. </div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We made note of the time frame Nero expected to launch and continued to follow social media for ‘launch’ information. A trip back to Grenada to drop off our ‘crew’ then headed back to Carriacou in anticipation of the launch … but, our head sail thwarted our efforts to return to Carriacou, tumbling down on the deck mid voyage. The strap that holds the sail aloft had come apart. So, back to Grenada... An unbelievable turn around by Tropical Sails; they removed and repaired our sail in less than 25 hours! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were up early and headed to shore by 8am. Finding a taxi proved to be difficult since Sunday is a day for family… we hitched a ride with a maxi-taxi (shared van) that was taking church devotes to services in Hillsborough. From there we needed another ride to Windward… We were quite concerned we would miss the launched since this was taking a looong time, the clock now ticking toward 10. Feeling a bit desperate, Jim and Kathy split up to search for a ride, ANY ride, to Windward… Kathy approached a local and asked if he knew of any way they could get to Windward and the launch. ‘Yes, I’m going there now…” !!!! JIM… JIM… come a runnin’… we piled in the van, thanked him profusely and introduced ourselves. Frank, the driver, said he was happy to give us a lift… His father-in-law is Nero! Seriously…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The following 7+ hours were amazing… There was ALWAYS someone working on the boat in some manner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">it was incredible…. hours of waiting. Days of anticipation… Years of building. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">One sad note of the day. <b>Nero, the builder, owner, captain… and dreamer</b> took ill and had to return home mid day. Missing the berth of …Reality 2 </span></div>
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A drinking club with running problem</div>
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If you've ever spent more than a week in Grenada, you've most likely heard of the Hash...</div>
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Grenada Hash House Harriers is the formal name of the group. A group dedicated to running / walking nearly every Saturday afternoon / evening. Often a challenging course and sometimes downright difficult. Around 5 kilometers in length. A trail for walkers. A trail for runners. Sections of the trail often hacked with a machete in the bush, parts of it following public roads or established paths. Hills are always part of the course because ... Grenada has lots of them. </div>
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Most runners / walkers complete the trail within an hour; muddy, sweaty, tired... maybe a few scratches. A ceremony is held for those who have 'lost their virginity' (first time hashers). </div>
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Kathy participated in her first hash (virgin!) the short walking trail... still a nice sweaty challenge with a few hills to climb. </div>
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Jim chose the long walkers trail... more hills, more sweating... </div>
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Along with a nice workout, you get a small glimpse of the local area that you pass through... </div>
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Our driver Patrick (Shademan) treated us to a quick stop at a rum shop before delivering us home after the Hash</div>
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'oil down ... means: boil down (the pot) to make the stew</div>
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Bread fruit, potatoes, dumplings, onion, pumpkin, callaloo, coconut milk, meat *pig tail, tripe, bush meat ... whatever is cheap and available</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Our last night in Barbados .... overnight sail to St. George, Grenada</span></div>
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It is the oldest rum distillery in Grenada. It is still run the traditional way... water wheel / river powered .... fueled with wood and spent canes. <br />
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Grenada Sailing Festival and Workboat Regatta 2020<br />
traditional wooden sail boats compete while spectators enjoy food, beverage and loud, LOUD music...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ACE is on the left... it' 'tender' is on the right</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And almost as big as it's mother ship</td></tr>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">December 17 7:30 am the anchor was up. We raised and reefed the main before leaving the harbor, winds expected to be 15- 25 knots. The<b> seas were spirited</b> but manageable compared to our last voyage. The boat motion lively but doable. so far….</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">As soon as we cleared the safety of the harbor we again started taking waves into the cockpit. Winds were steady 25- 33 knots. Not wanting another wet bunk calamity (it took days to dry the last of the moisture from the pillows) we used <b>duct tape to seal </b>known areas for water intrusion. Chris, the auto pilot was back at work; steering the boat and handling the surf. </span></div>
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The wind stalled briefly near the end of the island, its wind-shadow blocking the flow. We motored sailed, the sails popping and cracking, the boat rocking and rolling in the following seas. Once we were well clear of the island, the winds piped back up and we were a sailboat again! The night was very, very dark… no moon. Lots of bioluminescence… and brilliant star gazing! We pondered over one in particular, near the horizon nightly, twinkling red, green and white… probably a planet<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dec 18… the seas calmed some the second day. A sweep of the deck found ‘crispy’ <b>flying fish</b> which were returned to the sea. A large pod of dolphins payed us a visit, jumping, flipping and charging through our bow wake, narrowly missing the leading edge, or so it seemed to the crew. noon to noon distance : 142 NM</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dec. 20 We had to set a new course to track north of the rhumb line, per our friend David Whitford advice; fellow sailor and weather router, to find some wind, which we did! noon to noon distance 157 NM… It was noisy and uncomfortable but at least we were making good time. Still taking waves in the cockpit but staying dry below… Our current rate estimated we’d arrive in Barbados about December 31!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The night watch saw sv Puffin on AIS. As the distance between us closed we got a visual on their lights which thoroughly confused us; they were sailing(?) with running lights and tri-color (you use one<b> or</b> the other), their speed and course was erratic and changed several times over the course of a couple hours. We hailed them on VFH to make sure they were doing ok. The captain said all was well. We wished them a safe journey before signing off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dec 22 Another course change, again to find wind, which has been fluky. Our noon to noon run only 113 NM… mid day we were hailed by a<b> research vessel </b>coming from behind. She was pulling a very long cable and wanted to make sure we were able to and would stay clear. She also asked us if we had sighted a vessel named Ya2? (french flag) which we hadn’t. … We passed on the information regarding the Puffin and said we’d report in if we had contact with the missing french vessel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dec 24 We found some wind and were back making decent speed again. The cock pit dry, hooray! Noon to noon was 113NM but should improve in the following days. With the seas behaving properly for the first time on this passage, Kathy made a loaf for fresh bread from scratch; what remained of our purchased loaves had gone bad (moldy) as did most of the fresh produce…</span><br />
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Open a through hull, uncap the deck vent and glug glug it goes into the deep, deep sea… It’s very, VERY deep here…<br />
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Things didn't go as planned... and well; if you want details... you need to ask one of the crew what happens if you have a 'shit storm'...</div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Stephen sighted our first<b> Tropicbird!</b> Kathy would deem our ‘good luck mascot’. With snow-white plumage and two long, spiked tail feathers, it’s easy to identify one even from afar due to its erratic wing beat… much like a pigeon’s flight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dec 25… <b>merry christmas</b> and Happy Half Way Day!!!! both milestones long in coming… 1014 miles to go. 144 NM noon to noon. The winds and seas were back to misbehavin’ The crews comfort, not awful but not ideal… Kathy surprised the crew with holiday hats with a small treat for each inside. Stephen (and Amanda) gifted Kathy and Jim mementos to mark the occasion. A proper Christmas dinner would need to wait for better conditions, tonights meal would be a simple veggie frittata made from the last of the Cape Verde produce and Confit de Canard (duck legs)… not the wisest choice, given the amount of fat four canned duck legs produce… I wonder if the fish enjoyed the dregs?… Flan for dessert. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">While on midnight watch, Stephen was startled by a thunk then flopping next him… With complete darkness (no moon), he used his torch to light the area, where he discover a bird hobbling around in the cockpit! <b>A Storm Petrel. </b> It seemed as disoriented as Stephen was surprised… After a cursory visual exam, he gently lifted ‘Stormy’ from the floor and shuttled him to the sea side of the ship where it took flight… Stephen can now add ‘Bird Whisperer’ to his credentials…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dec 27 Lights winds. After several days tracking south (200 miles) of our rhumb line to 11 degrees 26 minutes latitude so we could keep the sails filled… we finally set a course direct to Barbados! A joyful moment… (We just might make it)… </span></div>
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Dec 29 Another good day! The count down clock on the GPS has started…<b> </b>99.99<b> </b>hours to arrival (more of less)… The crew is antsy…<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dec 30 06:20 am… 399 miles to go! The batteries still needed daily top ups. The boat speed had slowed but we were still in good spirits…Stephen tried the<b> hand line (fishing)</b> hoping to catch dinner but only landed <b>Sargassum Seaweed</b>, the shag carpet of the sea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The quantity of Saragossa seaweed<b> </b>increased exponentially as we closed in on Barbados. A few handfuls floating by; growing in size: small rugs knitting into blankets, covering large expanses of the denim blue seas …</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dec 31 New Years Eve, our original arrival date; thwarted by big seas and light winds… We still had nearly two days yet to go. The day passed pleasantly. We hadn’t touched the sails in over a week, just tweaking the autopilot. Speeds down a bit through the day and into the night. No fireworks aboard or on the horizon… but Boobies… We saw <b>Boobies! </b> They were a bit shy but appeared to be Brown Boobies… with blue beaks!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Jan 1 Happy New Year! 2020 GPS says tomorrow we arrive in Bridgetown, Barbados in the wee hours of the morning… <b>99.99 miles</b> to go….The crew is overjoyed! </span></div>
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New year, new shirt… we celebrated with a change of clothes.<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">and song... .99 nautical miles to go (sung to the tune of 99 bottles of beer of the wall)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The forecasted predicted winds to be light, so we hoisted<b> the spinnaker.</b> It went up gracefully and pulled us along happily for over an hour, our boat speed increased to 7+ knots… then a wind shift caused it to flounder and wrap around the head sail. The guys muscled it down, trapping it in its sleeve and tucked it back away. Ahhh. The sails were reset to wing and wing with the headsail poled out. </span></div>
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A surprise call on the VFH summoned us all to the helm. A local Bajan (Barbados) fisherman hailed us to chat. Just a ‘friendly hello’ from one crew to the other.<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Todays menu: per Stephen’s New Years day ‘good luck’ meal tradition, we managed to make a boat version. <i>Cabbage</i> salad for lunch, <i>Blacked peas</i> with potatoes and <i>sausage </i>(pork) stew for dinner. We each had a glass of <i>grape</i> juice (aka wine)… All of which are thought to bring prosperity and wealth to the diner…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We split up on errands (groceries etc) and were back and ready for the 10:30 bridge opening…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our only beef was with the jet skiers… Every day they would buzz around like bees, the anchored boats their honey pots… We took salt spray and waves on and in the boat including through the port windows and one rider even hit the boat! He did apologize though… </span></div>
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an excellent customs Officer<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdgUAXmZUWhu7nUgWjWV_-vGKkCpxzZzmGH-WioYugAePJ34WCaXaHVsAGVdMVaJX3xouAH81cj4tv_Us7dI8a7qM4N7ngwDxrtwMWySi-hz6UlWdKUdJBOETH3cBaWzTGmbZjybkc-Vw/s1600/P1190062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtdgUAXmZUWhu7nUgWjWV_-vGKkCpxzZzmGH-WioYugAePJ34WCaXaHVsAGVdMVaJX3xouAH81cj4tv_Us7dI8a7qM4N7ngwDxrtwMWySi-hz6UlWdKUdJBOETH3cBaWzTGmbZjybkc-Vw/s320/P1190062.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Our new crew and son, <b>Stephen</b>, joined us in Tenerife to help with the crossing… the weather window for our first leg and shake down cruise would keep us in port (Tenerife) until December 4th, longer than we would have liked. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our time was spent touring the island (see previous blog post) and <b>prepping for the crossing</b>; provisioning and securing items, safety discussions, general maintenance and cleaning. </span></div>
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After a pleasant day and dinner, we toasted the sea, the ship and the crew for a safe passage before departing… the next day… a FRIDAY! <br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">December 6… Friday. Superstition says you should never leave on a voyage on a Friday. but, leave we did, though we hope the ‘sea Gods’ might overlook this small transgression, after all, we left the marina and dock on a Thursday…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">What’s a sailors favorite letter?…. “Tis the C we love”…( A bit of humor from Stephen) </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The overnight watch schedule was decided; 3 hour night watches. The first two nights at sea, Kathy and Jim would alternately accompany Steve on watch, this being his first, long distance passage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">December 7 Getting our sea legs. The deck was cleared of the nightly catch of <b>flying fish</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">December 8 With first light, the guys went forward, their umbilical cords attached the jack lines, to reset the sails. The events from the previous night had caused <b>spinnaker halyard </b>(which was used to supported the whisker pole) to wrap around the starboard spreader. The boat swayed and rocked while the guys tugged and whipped the deck end of the halyard. A frustrating and comical symphony of cusses and flapping. One lucky break caused the line swing free and was hastily secured to the sail. Winds were gusting near 30. The sea swells close together at 3-5 feet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Blue water with white caps</b> on the cresting waves. Kathy ‘requested’ another reef be put in the main; but we were already on the 3rd and final reef. The crew still uncomfortable; not quite seasick but not far from it! The meal plan so carefully made, gone to shit… Everything topside <b>wet and salty </b>from waves and spray. The winds were so strong they were actually lifting the wind generator from its mount on the side of the boat. Several icicle hitches were required to keep it from launching into the air. We were getting bruised and battered; egos and bodies. Impossible to predict where your foot would fall when attempting the next step. Only 440 miles to go… ahhh</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Soon after that the <b>battery charger fan</b> quite working… which meant we weren’t able to charge the batteries with it so the generator would have to be used; another trip or two to the scary part of the boat!… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Then, we discovered a<b> leak in the aft cabin</b>… waves breaking into the cockpit were funneling through the ignition control panel and the port for the stern anchor chain. Stephens bedding, pillows and mattress wet and salty. He and Kathy would need to hot bunk in the V-berth. Jim stayed vigilant on the settee in the cabin, resting when he could. The crew, all tired and uncomfortable, longing for a break from the sea state. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">December 10 260 Nautical miles to go… the crew counting down the miles. The seas were still quarreling, the crew caught up in the battle. Kathy celebrated her 50 something birthday. Her boats mates gave her the day off (very generous of them since no one was getting enough rest or sleep). She declined but was greatly touched at their thoughtfulness… She was ‘presented’ with a lovely new camera, easy to use and quick with the shutter… <b>practice shots of the sea</b> for now and a few crew pictures too. PBJ for dinner. Too many waves coming on board to risk opening the propane locker… or using any sharp instruments </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The anchor was down at 0230 in Mindelo Harbor, Cape Verde… 2:30 am. The crew exhausted. The shake down cruise’s theme song: ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ (by Big Joe Turner) … but you only singing the chorus… over and over and over, with a few HANG ONs thrown in for variety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">5 arduous days, 10 hours and a few minutes…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">It may not seem long to you, reader… but, let me assure you, it was the longest days of our lives! Hard fought and won…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A north swell was well at work, eliminating the possibility for acquiring a berth. <b>The Floating Bar </b>at the end of the marina, a welcome relief to passage-makers. </span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;">Refreshments and restaurant, internet, a chandlery and access to shore! Several locals greet the newbies, hoping to provide services; taxi, directions, tours, information, etc… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We hired a taxi and driver for one hour to drive us to various places and be our interpreter; Mindelo and all the Cape Verde Islands speak Portuguese. Laundry was dropped off (ready in 3 hours), Propane bottle filled while we waited and an electronics store located where we purchased two fans for our battery charger’s cooling unit. With time to spare before the laundry was ready, we took up residence at the Floating Bar and met up with fellow cruisers and Michiganders, <b>Laura and Gary </b>on Up Bound (dey are Yoopers dont cha know) for lunch and welcome drinks. We shared stories of the crossing to date, hoping the next leg would be more comfortable, less wet and no drama. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We inquired about a tour to the neighboring island of Sao Antao, reported to be a MUST SEE for travelers. We took the early ferry (7am) to reach the island since its harbor is not suitable for cruising boats. Upon arrival dozens of<b> ‘would be guides’ </b>descend on the passengers hoping for a sale. We hired Eric on the recommendation of <b>Sofie and Ryan</b> (another cruising couple). Our tour would encompass the northern potion (loop) of the island; the south only assessable by 4 wheel all terrain vehicles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Eric spoke good english and was quite informative on the sites, locations and history as we bounced along the<b> old cobble stone road.</b> He grew up on the island and now earns a living guiding tourists. The island has two very distinct sides, drastically different from one another. The east side barren and dry, the west lush and green. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The ride began up the ‘old road’ toward the volcanic peaks; took 15 years to build the road and is made entirely of hand cut cobble stones… from Porto Novo to Riberia Grande and beyond. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>root vegetables</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>corn</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>sugar cane</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>mango</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>papaya</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We returned on the <b>last ferry of the day</b>, then retired to Inishnee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The weather window for the second leg of the Atlantic passage was hours away, so preparations got underway for departure. We stocked up on fresh produce, local bread and meat, then took Inishnee to the fuel dock for diesel and water. The swell still grieving the harbor, we worked quickly to top off the tanks, then rinsed the boat and gear as best we could; the dock master not caring for our wasteful use of water as well as the extra time we were tying up the fuel dock, though there were no other customers to serve… One final night out before the dinghy was stowed on deck<b>; the safety rear checked and readied.</b> The crew anxious to be off…. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">After an amazing adventure in Morocco we set off for the Canary Islands. 460 or so miles to Graciosa, the first of the inhabited Canary Islands and a national park. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The <b>Rabat</b> (Morocco) harbor had been closed several days prior due to a large swell at the entrance so when the opportunity came, we went. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We followed the marina tender boat down the river to sea, leading the 8 other departing cruisers. Clearing the jetties and break wall we felt the 5+ foot swell immediately. There was not enough wind to sail but we had a helping 1- 2 knot current which gave us a nice push south. </span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;">By noon, the wind was up enough to sail so up went the canvas which diminished the rocking motion from the swell. We continued through the night, sailing along but by 5:30am the next morning we were forced to drop sail and motor…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A<b> song bird </b>hitch a short ride, then a large pod of Atlantic bottle nose surfaced (8-10 foot long) and kept us entertained for half an hour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">I</span>t circled several times very close hoping for a perch before attempting the masthead. We were happy to provide a rest for the weary drifter but our instruments were in great damager from his size and weight, should he take hold. Unfortunately / fortunately, it was not able to get a grip and flew off… Jim checked the GPS for our coordinates; the nearest land was over 80 miles off, Africa. Our guess is it was blown south from Europe with the winds from Dorian and got disoriented… we don’t think this owl was native to Africa.</div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">After 3 days and a few hours, the <b>island of Graciosa</b> and Lanzarote could be seen clearly on the horizon, their volcanic peaks spouting up from the depths. We decided it was time to drop the sails and motor the last 8 miles to the anchorage, allowing us to arrive just before the sunset. The headsail was rolled up, the pole stowed (the pole keeps the sail in position opposite the main sail for downwind sailing). Kathy went below to fetch gear, Jim started the engine… grunk… ?? that didn’t sound right … Jim carefully eased the shifted into gear … screech! Kathy popped the floorboard up to see water gushing in… NOT good! Jim shifted back into neutral, the water halted and the prop shaft returned to its proper position… Suspected Diagnosis: something has fouled the prop. A fishing line most likely having passed countless dozens along the route. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">So, the sails went back up and the wind died down, of course. Our hearts pounding our minds racing, reviewing the upcoming maneuver. We had practiced ‘anchoring under sail’ years ago with our mentor and friend, Larry Mims. ThankYou! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">After a calm night we were up and ready to tackle the problem. Jim took the plunge. Based on the shrill chirp from Jim as he resurfaced, Kathy concluded it was rather chilly. Jim caught his breath as he acclimated to the sea temps then dove in earnest to inspect the prop. He popped up for another breath then dove again, this time bringing up a<b> huge reinforced piece of industrial bag,</b> which he plucked off the prop like a cherry. Jim surveyed the prop again then the hull before returning to the deck. A test of the engine and inspection of the prop-shaft and seal confirmed the problem was solved!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We stayed on at the Graciosa anchorage another day before setting off of the island of Lanzarote and the marina. An uneventful motor. We were directed to a berth and welcomed ashore. For Kathy, an ocean passage can be simultaneously stimulating and boring… Jim always seems in his element…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">With a few days before the flight, the crew of Inishnee rented a car and tour the Island of Lanzarote. Approximately 40 miles long and 25 wide. The terrain much like the images of the moon. <b>Dry. Barren. Volcanic rock.</b> Dozens of peaks and calderas dispersed like forgotten toys on a rug of gravel. The last eruption only 300 years ago. The only natural vegetation, lichen and a few shrubs. Small ground lizards, a few falcons and the Canadian Dog, from which the island gets its name. These dogs "Perro de Presa Canario' (Canary Mastiff) arrived with the early inhabitants (Gauchos) and were used to herd livestock. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Humans have been trying to inhabiting the islands since their discovery, little by little changing the landscape. The numerous lava fields alternately blanketed in smooth solidified molten lava and the sharp jagged ‘a-a’ volcanic fields. The ‘a-a’ name sort of describes the sound that one would make if walking across the area… akin to stepping on mounds of jacks abandoned by children… a bloody, painful trail filled with expletives.</span><br />
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Cueva de los Verdes</b> : Lanzarote has 2 caves open to the public. They are actually old Lava tubes. As the volcanos were erupting and the island was forming, lava spewed in many forms, sometimes making under ground rivers or conduits of hot molten lava. A lava tube forms when the molten lava ceases to flow but the rock around it solidifies and creates a tube. A ‘cave’ is then formed. The interior offers a glimpse below the surface, many forms of lava rock can be seen. This cave had ‘hidden’ lake within, it’s surface water reflecting the rocks above appeared to be a continuation of the cave leading down to the unknown. It’s not until a rock is tossed in the water that the ‘magic’ is released to reveal the lake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">At another demonstration a ranger uses a long pitchfork to force brush into a vent. Several minutes later, the brush catches fire due to the extreme temperatures evacuation from the vent. The restaurant also uses one of the heat vents to cook chicken, slow roasting over an exposed vent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Camels</b> : Near the Volcano park is a camel exhibit with optional camel ride, side saddle. Camels were once a common site on the island, their bodies able to withstand the harsh climate and lack of fresh water while providing transportation and pack service for those eking out an existence in the early years of development. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">As the winds died down, so did Marianne’s time with us. We also needed to get on the move and head down island… as Marianne’s flight headed skyward, Inishnee was moving south. We anchored two nights along the coast of Fuertaventura, the next island in the Canary chain. Fewer inhabitants than Lanzarote and far more volcanoes. From sea it appeared quite desolate and foreboding. With no protected anchorages on the coast, the swell from the atlantic was noticeable… Especially at the southern point. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Las Palmas</b> ahead. de Gran Canaria. The 7th largest city in spain and the largest harbor of the Canaries. Home port the ARC since 1986. <b>Atlantic Rally for Cruisers,</b> over 200 boats and with crews of 600+. Las Palmas to St. Lucia Caribbean. This years rally departs November 24… and we are here for it! to watch…. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Touring Gran Canaria. We were fortunate to meet up with good friends <b>Lucia and Andrew </b>sailing aboard Alba. Miguel, Lucia’s brother, was visiting from Portugal. We rented a car and had a day filled with exploring together. Then a couple more with the crew of Inishnee going solo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Gran Canaria’s landscape is drastically different from Lanzarote. More mountainous and greener. <b>Pine forests</b> on the higher elevations, the highest summits even get snow. Las Palmas, Gran Canaria is the 7th largest city in Spain. Very modern. A thriving tourist industry from northern Europe escaping the cold and dreary winters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The famous <b>Drago (dragon) Tree</b>, estimated to be over 1,000 years old can be found in Icod de los Vinos. Its called the dragon tree because it ‘bleeds’ red sap when cut. There are many younger trees throughout the island. </span></div>
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Monday we were up early to make our 10:10 reservation for the <b>Cable Car to Pico del Teide</b> at the heart of Parque natural Corona Forest. The ride took us up and through the clouds to the lower station, reached by car. A beautiful clear day at this elevation, 3,718 meters. It is considered dormant, having last erupted in1909. It is the highest point in Spain and all of the Atlantic Islands. … Unfortunalty , the winds were too dangerous for the cable car ascend so all rides were cancelled and refunded.<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"></span>We spent a just over a week in La Linea, Spain before going to Gibraltar to clear out of the EU. We made new <b>friends</b>. Did a lot of <b>socializing</b> and quite a bit of provisioning for long life foods for the Atlantic crossing. </div>
But, the preferred weather window to the Canaries was closing, so we plotted a course for Tangier, Morocco. <br />
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A 30 mile run. First attempt aborted due to dense fog. Second attempt a go, though heavy clouds hung thickly overhead. We had good forward visibility of 5+ miles. The top of the Rock shrouded as was the African coast. Departing with the 8:30 opening of marina channel, we headed south and west through the Straits of Gibraltar noted as one of the busiest in the world. An average of 120,000 ships pass though each year according to ASG Straights of Gibraltar Shipping. </div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Dolphins and freighters, Ferries and fishing trawlers kept us busy for the first few hours as we hugged the Spanish coast. 8 miles past Tarifa, Spain we crossed the shipping lanes safely, conversing with ships and consulting AIS as to their speed, directed and proximity. The closer we got to Tangier, Morocco the thicker the fog; less than 1/4 mile of visibility. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8onWxEZPMU9c4l-BEsAlqT0e7rkzsU1HOT_MXpX7XJCmxnrhdeSTHMY8680Ve48gJqPoL04cFXYRvsNG0Ij_2cHWyE9LYPdy9WRHoJ06Jfa15KmPCxc6cMGVwTjVgsbJGkmkf67g48KI/s1600/P1160715.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq8onWxEZPMU9c4l-BEsAlqT0e7rkzsU1HOT_MXpX7XJCmxnrhdeSTHMY8680Ve48gJqPoL04cFXYRvsNG0Ij_2cHWyE9LYPdy9WRHoJ06Jfa15KmPCxc6cMGVwTjVgsbJGkmkf67g48KI/s320/P1160715.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">A symphony of fog horns calling out to each other, like mating calls through the mist. The crew of Inishnee was all eyes and ears trying to decipher their origins. A hour plus of high anxiety. The wake of a fast ferry tossed us around passing less than a quarter mile to port though no visual contact was made. The chart plotter indicated we were at the harbor mouth when the first glimpse of Africa filtered through the dissipating fog bank. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We spent 1 full day in Tangier. Exchanging cruising guides with fellow cruisers and walking the medina. The village and city are relatively clean. The locals poor but appear content… And happy to relieve you of a few Dirham (MAD); 1 MAD = .10 US… an easy conversion. The prominent language is French. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Departing Tangier was similar to arriving. A stop at the customs dock. Lots of photos. And a visit from the officials who poked around, opening cabinets and peeked in bins before declaring that we were free to depart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">An overnight to passage to Rabat, 130 miles. We planned to stay the recommended 20 miles off the coast to avoid fishing nets and vessels but we had a favorable current so we cruised approximately 8-10 miles off shore. The wind picked up late afternoon and we were able to sail until the wee hours of the morning. We made the ‘Oued Bou Regreg' river entrance by 8:30 am … We were instructed to await the escort boat near the mouth of the river. There were many big and small fishing boats entering and exiting. One of the smaller vessels circled us and asked for water… ‘fire water’ as it turned out. Whiskey. We politely declined and they continued on their way, welcoming us to town. The marina tender appeared, escorting a departing sailboat and signaled for us to follow. The river tends to silt up requiring a marina boat to navigate the shoals, visiting yachts simply follow the leader. This trip we found no sand bars were safely tired to the welcome pontoon by 9:30am. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Jim and Kathy decided this would be a good opportunity to visit inland and do some touring. So,… All on board the Marrakech Express! First class with air conditioning. 3 1/2 hours. The heat rising steadily as we sped along turning inland at Casablanca. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We sampled a number of the <b>local dishes</b>, Tajine’s and couscous (the national dish). Khobz (local bread). Brochettes (kebabs). Briwat or Briouats (sweets, deep fried filo pastry filled with almonds). Olives; green, black, Kalamata… </span></div>
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Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou; 11th century / UNESCO world heritage site, traditional (rebuilt) of southern Moroccan architecture. Only a few families living within the walls. It’s been the setting and inspiration for numerous ‘gladiator’ type films. <br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We made a quick stop at one of the Kasbah ‘homes’ now a small artist studio with a young Maffoud in residence. He demonstrated the local ‘magic fire’ painting technique. Treads of saffron (sigma and styles from a crocus flower) are soaked to release their pigment, then painted and layered on white paper. A nearly invisible on the sheet, building the pigment layer by layer. When satisfied with the application, the paper is thrusted under a torch and moved vigorously back and forth. The various layers of saffron painted designs slowly emerge to reveal the artist’s secret…Browns, yellows and golds… Desert, camels, palm trees offset with figures of indigo blue, the traditional color / dye of the berber people… For a small fee, $1.50 and up these special little images can be purchased…. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our guide departed, each tourist paying the requested 20 Dirham per person for his services… $2.00! for several hours of work…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Continuing on, we crossed the river, not much more than a creek; just enough to water a few donkeys or do the laundry. And, it was indeed laundry day for several local women. The younger girls from our group began snapping photos without seeking permission, which infuriated the women. One of them bending over, snatching up a big rock ready to hurl it at them and Jamil while giving them an earfull! Probably best we knew no Berber at that point… Jamil was able to diffuse the situation and we walked on, the washer women continuing to scold the group as we passed……</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We then returned to the local village and walked around, Jamil pointing our things of interest. Tourism is still a new concept here. Luckily, Jamil was able to find a carpet sales man! … who was happy to get us a ‘tour’ of his carpet factory; a ruse for selling rugs. The proprietor was informative on the various methods and techniques for each type of rug and its origins. One by one, at least a dozen were unrolled and displayed on the floor like a patchwork quilt, in front of us. All for sale, as well as silver jewelry and many odd trinkets. We all took a pass.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Finally, we arrived at the staging area! Camels, camels and more camels… and tourists! Lots of tourists, all sporting their Tuareg scarves and eager to meet their camel; dromedary !</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Most our group was sent off… only 5 left… hmmm ? now, all the camels were gone… Not a single one left… just us 5 gringos and our driver (still not talking, at least not to us) and the head camel man… The 3 girls we were with were having difficulty proving they had a reservation (really? how the heck did they get this far without one?)… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our driver finally said to us… ‘get in car’. (we did) ‘buckle up!’ (we did!) and we were off… destination unknown but away from the camel paddocks and the Sahara… we bounced and bumped and roared across the desert, then, hit the main road and went as fast as the driver could manage…. skirting the dunes to our left… where? as yet, unknown to us… The low fuel light glowing on the dashboard… 10 minutes, still driving like a bat out of h$!! …. through towns, taking corners on two wheels (kidding!)… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We pull into a ‘hotel’… WTF! ? we are about to explode on the driver but… he just needs directions, gets them, and we cross the highway where 5 camels are waiting!!!! Why! the company ran our of camels but they made a few calls and found us a ‘ride”… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">An hour later, in camp, our tender derrieres were ready to dismount. Hassan showed us our accommodations, a spacious (hot) private tent and comfortable bed. Shower house close by. A few other guests milling around. A generator softly rumbling in the distance, suppling power. A welcome tea with cookie were offered and accepted. Dinner was served family style, bread, pasta, and potatoes… Kebabs and Tajine... again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Up at 5:30 am. Packed up our belongings. Breakfast by candle light (one) because the generator wouldn’t start. And back on the trail by 6am to catch the rising sun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Now, a caravan of 16 travelers (tourists), 4 guides (they walk and lead the camels). 4 groups steadily making our way in the dusky light. At a designated location, we dismounted and climbed a dune to see the sun creep up and greet the day. The colors of the dunes ever changing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Then, the signal for us to return and mount up! Several of the riders opting to walk the remaining distance, there ‘bums’ a bit too tender… Jim and Kathy continued the ride aloft. Hasan, led us off and way from the group for a perfect photo op… His camels well mannered and trained walked on while he circled us snapping pictures and filming videos… A whistle brought the camels to a halt, he recovered the lead line and we returned to the caravan… </span></div>
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We met up with our tribe for the long, hot ride home. 10+ hours. Rest breaks and lunch. The aircon feud still going on. Kamire agreed to open more windows, the crew in the back of the van finally feeling some relief… but, the gals nearest the windows didn’t care to the breeze, so they shut the windows! so, the remainder of the ride was sweltering…. perfect timing for Kathy to get ‘camel fever’… <br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Jim said the breakfast was nice as was the pool… CHeck out at noon. Kathy pulled herself together enough to be presentable and we headed for the train station and Rabat… WHy! WHy did we not book our tickets in advance???? First class was sold out, second class would have to do. Comfortable but no air… temps hovering around 100f…. 3 1/2 hot hours later, we stepped off the train and into the cool ocean breezes of the capital city… A taxi ride home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We wander the streets and alleys. Strolled by the cemetery located at the sea shore an on to the fish market located on the banks of the jetties at the harbor mouth. The fishermen returning from the sea with tubs of catch, heaving them ashore to be sold…One stall had a hefty tuna, nearly as large than an average human… The fog rolled in and swallowed the scene… the beach hidden on mist. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A few hours later, 6 cruising boats, converged at the river mouth and were escorted up the river on an ebbing tide with a substantial current… The fog having just lifted! Each assigned a berth after the formalities. It’s time for another cruisers gathering! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Many thanks to Mr. Amine Benmimoun, Directeur de la Marina Bouregreg, for his graciousness support and hospitably!</span></div>
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We decided to visit a Hammam. A public bath. We scouted out a few options and decided on Hammam Marassa in Rabat. Used by the locals buy accommodating to westerns. Several options: Bring your own stuff (soap, scrub mit, bucket etc) and have your companion scrub your back etc 20 dirham ($2) … for70 -90 dirham an attendant scrubs you… up to GOLD treatment for 250 ($25) for all the bells and whistles…We opted for the basic scrub with and attendant… Jim, Kathy, Lucia, Andrew and Linda all set off… A bit of apprehension but excited! </div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Buckets and buckets of to hot warn water were filled for each person…we were doused with fresh water then completely covered with a henna paste (it opens the pores?), earthly and yellow brown! After 10 or so minutes you are doused again repeatedly with fresh water to remove the henna. Then, the real reason you go… for the scrub! Your attendant puts on your scrub mitt and starts scrubbing… really hard… everywhere! Your dead skin rolls and gobs up and clusters all over you… it was quite disconcerting seeing all the ‘stuff’ that was being rubbed off… this goes on for 20-30 minutes… You sit, you lay you lean… you do as you’re told… and it feels awful and great all at the same time… When you are throughly roughed up, pink and tingling… we were doused again and again to remove the sludge from our skin… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">then, we were soap down and massaged. Thumbs pressing into muscles, arms and legs bent and stretched, pushed and pulled… then, a final rinse with bucket more water to remove the soak. The attendant finally pronounces you clean and pure! and leads to to the first room where you are given one last rinse… a towel is wrapped around your highly stimulated body so you can proceed to the exit and the changing rooms.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4QdRxeoDRPcc0fWSEzWrVWbr6gRLuXEAyHk0GP4jsKzOzND8POkdRc8D0ScbcYUtHezpnS8pgks-3WLvg8bjJMwzXvqT-8bWOtaindVLTVheWavC8RSWYcODvdpFqY03L2O5BfdDibtH/s1600/IMG_20191004_145551264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD4QdRxeoDRPcc0fWSEzWrVWbr6gRLuXEAyHk0GP4jsKzOzND8POkdRc8D0ScbcYUtHezpnS8pgks-3WLvg8bjJMwzXvqT-8bWOtaindVLTVheWavC8RSWYcODvdpFqY03L2O5BfdDibtH/s320/IMG_20191004_145551264.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">The group had prearranged to meet next door at a cafe for tea… all of us pretty high on adrenalin… the guys had a similar experience, though without an interpreter a bit more confusing. The major difference was that the guys were given a much rougher scrub mitts than us ladies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We finished our afternoon with a late lunch.., Pastilla! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our final day in Morocco… prepping the boat, saying </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: line-through;">goodbye’s</span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> so long… shopping for produce and long-life bread… we are heading to the Canaries from here… 4 days if all goes well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">What a great experience we have had…</span></div>
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inishnee.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952966403601879204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855648269762581770.post-74820185081543642242019-09-06T05:50:00.000-04:002019-09-06T05:50:58.809-04:00Spain 2019 : Barcelona - La Linea (de la Concepción) / Gibraltar ... tying the knot<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">The Spanish rule the nightly <b>promenade</b>… starting around 7pm and lasting often past midnight. Strolling the streets and dining late; 8pm being early for meals. Summers are hot here. Air conditioning is hard to find. A siesta (long lunch and rest) is taken in the afternoons to combat the heat of the day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">One of the fantastic thing we have noticed throughout most of Europe… when you go out to dinner; you are seated. Given menus, etc. This is now <i>your </i>table… for the entire night. There is never any rush to get you served and out the door for the next customer…. It is expected that you stay, eat, enjoy. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBo2afz0WAbo-7KL9hSDFMQKkQwHf-mylJ54DIRCCt8AquvIxXsZPA4KGAaKsqypcOLk2MXmB7NsEyLwc0OykYuqdacDbUhsfBk2RHUhlr39n7rFUZbTt3AHGRpdrkRknGR0iaNXnOYv7/s1600/P1150859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBo2afz0WAbo-7KL9hSDFMQKkQwHf-mylJ54DIRCCt8AquvIxXsZPA4KGAaKsqypcOLk2MXmB7NsEyLwc0OykYuqdacDbUhsfBk2RHUhlr39n7rFUZbTt3AHGRpdrkRknGR0iaNXnOYv7/s320/P1150859.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Our marina was located at the terminus of <b>La Rambla’s</b> (de mer)… The famed pedestrian mall that runs through central Barcelona, 1.2 kilometers… about 1 mile. Tree lined with plenty of stalls for eating, drinking and shopping. Thousands of promenader’s stroll up and down La Rambla nightly… fewer during the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Along with the usual stalls and shops for souvenir purchases, Barcelona has an enormous population of undocumented workers selling goods. Often knockoff versions of famous name brand items, which are illegal to sell / possess. There are HUNDREDS of <b>‘manteros’ </b>trying to sell their ‘blanket’ of wares; shoes, backpacks, bags and sunglasses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">These blankets / sheets (mantas) are secured on each corner with a rope that is synch to the middle. The workers pull the cords, scoop up their goods in the mantas and hoist it over their shoulder, like <b>a vagrant Santa Clause</b>… making their ‘shop’ completely portable … which is needed in this hotly contested venue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The undocumented workers cannot get a viable job so they have to rely on an underground network of sellers who assist in setting up the ‘shops’. The local / documented workers are justifiably angry over this practice, having to pay taxes and rent space for their stores. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">There are far too many manteros to arrest / incarcerate. So, every night there is a cat and mouse game between the undocumented workers and the police… as the promenade hour approaches the manteros spread out their shops, coaxing passersby to purchase something… anything. Average daily income; 10 euros for a fourteen hour day… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Occasionally there is a ‘bust’ breaking up the supply chain and confiscating the goods… Temporary at best. It seems it’s better to have the (mostly) men working doing something than loitering and turning to violent crimes… </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmP4IVWmVGMd9hCIJYsd2wIomHBTq4MyzJ0hCysE0fktIDshmi4p1Y553M1Cj8i2q8PWioUBN47E8bMxRqvGYt8MtLViRZbFjXpn7oFY0r0oSuvafu8LhnEt-g-XSB5mB9HxxWB51qsOR/s1600/P1160412.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmP4IVWmVGMd9hCIJYsd2wIomHBTq4MyzJ0hCysE0fktIDshmi4p1Y553M1Cj8i2q8PWioUBN47E8bMxRqvGYt8MtLViRZbFjXpn7oFY0r0oSuvafu8LhnEt-g-XSB5mB9HxxWB51qsOR/s320/P1160412.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Our last few days in Barcelona coincided with the annual <b>Gràcia neighborhood festival.</b> This quaint neighborhood is transformed into a paradise of homemade decorations. Each street competing for the ‘best’ of show… The decorations are all handmade from recycled materials. Each street / block features a chosen theme selected months in advance. The residents spent hundreds and hundreds of hours making the decorations for their theme. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Jim notified the marina we would be departing soon and would like to settle our account. Curiously, the marina had no knowledge / record of our correspondence prior to arriving… after much shuffling of papers and searching through emails, we discovered we had been at the wrong marina! whaaa? We had requested a berth at RCMB but were actually at RC<u>N</u>B… the marinas are adjacent to each other and use the same VFH handle…. our apologies to RC<u>M</u>B were accepted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We made <b>Valencia</b> around 7pm. Plenty of time to check in and get secured before dark, or so we thought…. We were instructed to report to the fuel dock to register, 3 boats already tied to the quay. No room for us until someone departed. We were able to get a good long look at the city scape and the surrounding harbor during our 45 minutes of circling while waiting our turn. Several more boats streaming in doing the same. Finally our turn arrived. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We eased onto the wall and tied off unassisted. Jim was instructed to check in electronically then we would be escorted to a berth. The formalities finished a tender met us and signaled to follow. We had the wind at our backs (yeah) and easily slid into the berth… but, the dock hand wanted us on the other side of the pontoon…. so, we un-cleated and back out…. maneuvered to the opposite pontoon and re-berthed… just as the sun eased into the sea… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The next day there was a big blow so we stayed aboard. The following day, the forecast was (suppose to be ) perfect for traveling, so without even leaving the marina let alone exploring Valencia, we set off…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The seas were quite stirred up from the previous days blow leaving a big swell and sloppy water. Jim, not to be detoured, pressed on, assuring Kathy it would get better… and it did. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFr-_B12I2ctNy48DnshtcBGLgNUujC_8s09VUZ3ToyVMg24o1Ong2JFF8p45XstpPyqx6nH3KJKq7F6tWxKPB9vtq8gVL9wroQ3Qgp3OE_Me6Ebf5hb8euNVo1D61yhQwtAEcbP9v5BS/s1600/P1160482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTFr-_B12I2ctNy48DnshtcBGLgNUujC_8s09VUZ3ToyVMg24o1Ong2JFF8p45XstpPyqx6nH3KJKq7F6tWxKPB9vtq8gVL9wroQ3Qgp3OE_Me6Ebf5hb8euNVo1D61yhQwtAEcbP9v5BS/s320/P1160482.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Throughout the day we heard VHF calls regarding ‘work’ being done at a port and to use extreme caution when entering… as it turned out, Dénia was the harbor requiring extreme caution… a large passenger / <b>car ferry</b> had missed the mark and run aground at the harbor mouth a couple days prior, and was firmly stuck on the channel rock jetty near the entrance. Efforts to remove vehicles (70) were still underway as we entered… all passengers / crew (300+) had be evacuated the night of the grounding, 11:30pm - 2am…. And <i>I thought I</i> had an unpleasant sail… (attitude adjustment needed here! )</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">So, Jim cut the wheel, the other boats occupants were standing by at the ready… Kathy had the bow lines in hand, when one of our fenders caught another boat’s stern line… <b>Stern lines</b> are secured to an anchor behind the boat and used to keep the outer portion of the boat from drifting….the rope for out fender finally broke allowing us to continue forward without damage to anything other than our pride… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Fortunately the only foreigners we encountered were from the marina. Heartily greeted on arrival and directed to the wall, the dock attendant helpful and courteous. Being on the wall we were exposed to the general public… favoring to promenade along the port wharf and ponder the boats and the sea. It can also mean uninvited guests…. cats, rats or cockroaches, maybe a wandering drunk or an opportunist looking for a quick heist … The cats we tolerate…. the others, not. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We tied to the fuel dock as instructed at <b>Estepona</b>. Jim returned promptly with a complimentary bottle a white wine. Muchas Gracias! We proceeded to our nights berth. Easy in, plenty of room, enough for 3 boats. Wind at our backs. WAIT! Wind at our backs!!! nooo! yes… A less than perfect landing. Almost sideways in the slip. A(nother) ding on the hull… it took a bit of wrangling but we were able to right ourselves in the slip with a few extra hands and just a couple of expletives. Secured front and back, we showered off and hoped to give Inishnee a bath too. but, of course, an adaptor (that we don’t have) was required. It seems unbelievable that the hose fittings are not universal across the EU or even within a country! But, it is not. We have quite a collection of adaptors, none of which fit the fixtures here …. So, Inishnee’s bath will have to wait for the next port. And now, for a big shout out to the boat that came in after us! Thank you for making our docking maneuver feel less incompetent, catching your anchor on our boat kept you from colliding with the pier. You’re welcome! No damage to either boat. Dinner onboard, helado in town. Bunks.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Closing the loop for the Mediterranean for us. We can see her from here, sort of. Her cloud looms ahead, shrouding her with invisibility…. The ‘Rock’s Super Power…. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>L’Estartit,</b> Aug1. 2 nights. We took on fuel and located the small but sufficient grocery for a few fresh provisions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">On to <b>Arenys de Mar,</b> another 2 nights. Bonus; marina with a pool! The marina is undergoing a major refit, floating pontoons with finger piers. Dinner out, a massive<b> mixed fish dinner</b> for Jim. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">After a days rest, we got to the task of some serious cleaning and rearranging; our guests would be arriving in a couple of days. <b>Adam and Melissa</b> would be joining us for some much needed fun; they both work crazy hard jobs, each putting in 70-90 hour work weeks !!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><i>Work Hard : Play Hard</i> …. their motto </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were so pleased they chose to share their vacation time with us… ON the boat. We were truly excited to see them and have them come aboard… although a bit apprehensive. Melissa sometimes being afflicted with ‘mal de mer’ and our (their) accommodations are quite cozy and lacking in privacy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We met Adam and Melissa at the airport, taxi’d back and started their holiday pronto! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Over the next 8 days we toured, ate and a drank pretty hearty…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Free walking tours. Paid, guided tours. Tapa and wine bars. Monuments. Cathedrals and churches; aside from the obvious, are great places to get out of the heat and just sit in the quiet for a nice long spell… for free. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">From our slip, we could see the 60 meter (197’) monument to <b>Cristóbal Colón </b>(Christopher Columbus) positioned at the edge waters edge, pointing out to sea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We joined a couple of walking tours…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A free <b>architectural tour</b>, 2.5 hours. Highlights included several of Antoni Gaudí’s the modern art buildings, ending outside La Sagrada Familia. Our guide pointed out the 4 characteristics common to modern art / architecture; they must include nature, metal, color and (a)symmetry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Gaudi designed numerous building in and around Barcelona, each unique yet easily identified through his signature style. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We toured <b>Park Güell. </b>Eusebi Güell purchased a large parcel of land on one of the hills over looking the bustling city of Barcelona below. The intent was to build a planned estate for the wealthy. He selected Antoni Gaudi as the architect. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Gaudi chose to use mosaics to adorn many of the exterior surfaces, both colorful and imaginative designs. Walls, benches, windows and roofs covered in broken tiles, grouted into place. This planned community was to be where their family, friends and associates would live; including parks, gardens and majestic vistas… Unfortunately, the distance from the city, lack of transportation and it’s unique exclusiveness was not well received and eventually failed as a community. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"> The original architect Francisco de Paula del Villar resigned and Gaudi took over as chief architect. He transformed the structure with his architectural and engineering style into a fantastic and spiritual wonder until his untimely death in 1926, having been killed by a passing tram. Construction continued however, numerous artists and architects interpreting Gaudi’s models, drawing and notes. It is hoped the construction will be completed upon the 100th anniversary of Gaudi’s death. His remains are buried in a crypt within the basilica. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">An afternoon walk down La Rambla took us to the old covered market, Mercado de Sant Josep <b>la Boqueria</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A public market and landmark dating from 1217. Produce was originaly sold, then around 1470 it included a pig market. Continuing to evolve with changing times and taste to todays trendy and functional market with fruit and tapa selections, butchers and fish mongers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">From the abbey we walked out to a view point where a <b>cross</b> has been placed on a ledge. The surrounding valley sprawling beneath us… </span><br />
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Maria, Jon and Sam</b> (our German family) stopped to visit for an afternoon. They had been on holiday at a beach town nearby with friends who have been living in Barcelona for a number of years… Young Sam has grown quite a bit since our last visit with them a few months ago…</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The terrain makes a dramatic and immediate change west of Marseille… the mountains give way to the <b>Rhone River delta.</b> Flat and wide… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Saites Maries de la Mer </b>sits on the edge of the sea between the Petite Rhone and the main channel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We called the marina on to alert them of our arrival; then entered the small man made harbor… we circled several times looking for the dock hands. No obvious suspects in site. Frustrated we gave a shout to a couple of guys who were less than ‘conspicuous’, their arms crossed and chatting. They acknowledged us and gave a quick wave, pointing us to an impossibly small inlet…</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0pmzL_OefZQZtbwxAbU4E8N_mD82imK2Pzdu1lkfEe_F7kFt3CI8z6DG6Qwpq-ZKunCkCml1psIfJVsUF26v2OTDFigG8ecZdjS9X_QYURyhJm5uPawWKfy8HogVdPEFJOPnXaFc1GAG/s1600/P1150295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp0pmzL_OefZQZtbwxAbU4E8N_mD82imK2Pzdu1lkfEe_F7kFt3CI8z6DG6Qwpq-ZKunCkCml1psIfJVsUF26v2OTDFigG8ecZdjS9X_QYURyhJm5uPawWKfy8HogVdPEFJOPnXaFc1GAG/s320/P1150295.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">We should have known better than try the turn. It was like putting a square peg in a round hole… we didn’t have enough room to turn, at least not our old school long keel ship with no bow thrusters. A french kiss; anchor to anchor, aghhh, we retreated. Kathy was ready to pack it in and find another port but Jim was confident that they would find an appropriate berth. And they did. With sufficient turn space, we slipped in to the new spot and secured the bow… the aft would be another matter. Because of the space constraints of the harbor and the multiple passenger ferries, the marina doesn’t use laid mooring. They have posts to tie off to at the stern… Coming from the US, we had a small advantage with this method… It took a couple of ‘practice’ tosses before Kathy roped the post, securing one of the aft ends, followed by applause from <b>Mark and Nicole</b>! They spoke English, so of course had to invite them over. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our planned one day stop turned into multiple days due to the friendship we established with the crew of Eos, Mark (Belgium) and Nicole (South African). They were instrumental in providing directions, translating and camaraderie. </span></div>
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The<b> Sanctuarie des Saintes Cathedral </b>is home to the 3 Mary’s… Mary Magdalene, Mary Salome, and Mary Jacobe the Black Mary. Each spring a festival is held in their honor, founded in part by the local Gypsy community. The Mary’s (statues) are escorted to the sea to commemorate their purported arrival on these shores via boat. </div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We splurged a bit and choose <b>electric bikes.</b> A quick lesson of how the bikes worked and we were off for the days challenge. A few clouds overhead were quite welcome, the temps in the upper 80’s. It didn’t take long for us to get lost, so we altered our route and meandered along the country side locating the proper trail still early in the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The Parc and area is part of the Rhone River delta, 360 square miles. We kept the bikes in ‘eco’ mode providing just a bit of assistance while saving on the battery anticipating needing them for the return trip. The trail was hard packed sand and salt, though the safari vans chew it up a bit, enhancing the biking experience. Imagine sitting on a small, hard seat for a few hours while atop an out of balance washing machine… </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P3l8K10mxar-WuBMLXLijggepeH3exiNbGxHi44Y2nPgQ1a_VG3u-aUBEC98O5YRUUaEKLKV-spP1110ycit_xDDVycmAdpJCaL-wY-O80Fipkn4sfUUiGNGb2SKS2yi-_p24sE-L3ZW/s1600/P1150479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="1600" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P3l8K10mxar-WuBMLXLijggepeH3exiNbGxHi44Y2nPgQ1a_VG3u-aUBEC98O5YRUUaEKLKV-spP1110ycit_xDDVycmAdpJCaL-wY-O80Fipkn4sfUUiGNGb2SKS2yi-_p24sE-L3ZW/s320/P1150479.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Mark figured out an ingenious way for get to the show… We first caught the bus, rode for 20 minutes to the bus stop nearest to the show area. We then needed to walk the rest of the way… hopefully only 3-4 kilometers… But, the ‘girls’ thought maybe some kind soul would pick us up if we hitchhiked… after only a few steps, a young gal picked us up… and, she was going to Domaine Paul Richard where she worked!… woohoo! we piled in the car and thanked her profusely… the distance on the long side of 4 kilometers… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We next needed to acquire a ride back to the bus stop. It took considerably more effort to convince someone to give a lift to our sweaty crew of 4…. too many for most autos that already have 2+ passengers in a 5 passenger car. Manuel, having an empty van was quite happy to give us a lift. He deposited us at the bus stop / hotel / restaurant and he joined us for beverages. He told us he is from Portugal and attending the show because he breeds horses… the ones used for bull fighting. We returned to Saints Marie followed by a late dinner with Nicole and Mark. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">While there we received one of those calls…. the kind you’d rather not but need to know about. Kathy’s mom <b>Helen,</b> broke her hip and fell. In that order…She had ‘Life Alert’ and was able to request help. She was transported via ambulance to the hospital and later received a new hip… a companion to her other new hip from two years ago… she’s pretty darn tough and doing well, now in a rehab center until she’s able to be on her own again…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">There is a very small <b>conspicuous fortress at the harbor entrance</b>, and a relatively large hill backdropping the village. Agdé, was very clean, as is all of France. Very little litter, few dogs and no cats… We spent a couple days here, waiting for another weather window. We enjoyed dinner out before leaving… both opting for <b>Margret de Canard</b> … Duck breast. Absolutely one of the best things France has to offer…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A quirky French note here… we have used a lot of marinas and their facilities on our travels… toilets, showers, laundry etc… each with varying degrees of space, cleanliness and functionality. In France, most of the sanitaries (shower / toilets) have been unisex. But the doors shut tight so it’s only a bit disconcerting… This marina was the most unique in terms of the heads… the toilets. The ‘paper’ was located on a giant roll in the lobby, NOT in the toilet stall ! … you needed to plan ahead or …. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Looking for the next hop west, we found an unusual harbor. <b>Port Lucate</b>. A large spit of land, a mostly manmade harbor with over a thousand berths… and more under construction. A mile up the dredged channel, we circled waiting for the tender to direct us. Luckily the wind picked up just as we entered the channel to jim could test his docking skills, which he did superbly… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We checked out the shopping area and the chandleries the next day. Returning home completely soaked because the EU is dealing with another heat wave…. Showers followed by take out rotisserie chicken and veggies, and a nice glass of local wine… then, Fireworks! Happy Saint Jaques day….</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A quirky note about this stop… the north east harbor has a dedicated marina and housing complex for <b>naturists (</b>nudist)…. 20,000 inhabitants! </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">They probably don’t have too many clothing boutiques in their shopping district….</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The <b>Pyrénées mountains</b> end their journey here, slipping into the sea. The coast is quite dramatic; the flat delta butts up to the steep granite slopes… Part of the drama includes micro bursts of winds known locally as Tramontane…. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our first Tramontane occurred soon after arriving. 50 knot winds, rain and hail; large enough to break through a small ridged plastic window in our<b> bimini </b>and it put pock marks in all of our <b>solar panels </b>and broke several pieces off out wind vane at the top of the mast...</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A second rainy and windy day in Port Argeles… between rain showers we explored the port area. The night hours brought another stretch of winds and lots of noise. Fenders squeaking, line screeching and halyards slapping… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Another <b>Notré Dame</b> (Our Lady) … Street art and sculptures, gardens and cafes… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A cafe lunch under canopies surrounded by olive trees. Seared tuna steak and filet mignon…</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">In France, a<b> filet mignon</b> is pork tenderloin… Apparently American chefs apprenticing in France returned to the US and dubbed tender cuts of beef as filet mignon… The French chefs must have been aghast… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Returning home, we made the boat shipshape for her departure tomorrow… As cocktail hour approached, another boat took the berth next to ours. Brits. We were soon chatting it up and sipping G&T’s on their boat. Much to discuss (commiserate) between Brexit, Trump and Johnson… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We had a fantastic and exciting overnight passage to the mainland of France. Just west of the official French Riviera coast, we landed in Saint Raphael just in time for the first heat wave of the season. It was a doozy! We saw temps in the high 90’s f and a few days topping out at just over 100. 113*f in Paris… it was too hot to do much but we managed…</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Saint Tropez</b>! Playground of the rich and famous… Holy big boats bat man! We anchored in the spacious and beautiful harbor near Saint Tropez Marina; along with a few other yachts that were too big to enter the marina at 150+ feet. The super yacht ‘<b>Here Comes the Sun</b>’ being among them… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The old town was neat and clean, bustling with tourists. The courtyard for the fortress of the old city was repurposed for a <b>boule, </b> similar to bocce ball. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with dinner ashore. beef and bird. French steaks are hit and miss, but duck… Duck is fantastic! Duck Magret (breast) is unbelievably tender. We actually called the waiter over thinking he gave Jim the wrong dish. Nope. It just resembles the most tender, thick and juicy steak you might hope eat … roast till the fat is rendered… rest, serve with miel (honey) sauce … </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Jim has been diligent about checking the weather and finding safe passages for the crew and ship. An upcoming big blow was expected to last a week or more so we decided to move on to Marseille, the second largest city in France. Fortunately for us, this long layover would coincide with Bastille Day (July 14), France’s independence day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were given a berth near the Captaniers office, the old town all around us. The old fort protecting us from sea invasions while the <b>Basilique Notré Dam de la Garde</b> guarding us from above… </span></div>
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The <b>Bastille Day Celebrations</b>. We missed the parade! but got our laundry done…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The fire works were like none we have ever seen. 30 barges spanning the harbor, a 1/2 mile, end to end and the old fort raining down liquid fire from its walls. We were like ping pong balls in a heated tournament, our heads snapping back and forth watching show…. 30 minutes of flames…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"> The city planners did a great job of cleaning it up with the funds provide by the EU when it was selected to be the host European Capital of Culture for 2013… a one year term with a cash incentive. The city is quite revived and thriving. Cruise ships delivering thousands of passengers daily… </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">With another weather window we needed to put some miles under the keel… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">After 8 months in Italy… the only thing holding us back was inertia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The last few details like laundry and shopping done, we cast off the lines connecting us to Italy</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were able to depart the berth and harbor uneventfully. As we settled in to the days passage the wind presented herself quite respectably and we hauled out the sails. uggg! The Sahara dirt had settled into the folds and creases leaving rusty red stains… Nothing to do about it but lament. Up and out they went… dust and all</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our first sail in over 8 months was quite pleasant. Inishnee, the vessel, remembered what to do even if the crew may have had a few hiccups. But we eventually got our bearings and acclimated to life afloat and underway… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Next port; Isola de Giglio. 12 hours north and west. A lovely little island, part of the Tuscan Island chain. The tender met us outside the harbor and escorted us in… directing us to a spot on the wall. Jim at the helm, the tender pushed us sideways between the already parked boats. We secured the lines and took in the view. Down right lovely! A little village tuck in the hill side. Dozens of local fishing boats resting at anchor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Boats started leaving just after sun up. We were a bit sluggish but readied the boat for the next short leg, then headed toward the village for a quick look before putting out to sea. The marina officials met us and informed us there would be no hurry! The winds were too strong and the seas too rough to bring the small passenger ferries over so we could ALL stay all day if we wanted… Yes, of course we did! </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rethinking the days plan, we packed a small bag and headed to the bus stop where the bus would take us to the fortress (castle) on the hill, Castello Giglio. Still inhabited by locals with a few shops and restaurants. For 2 euros we boarded the bus and traveled the one and only road on the island… it does Y at one point to return to the sea and another village on the opposite side… The castello was sparsely populated at 10 am… within 45 minutes we had explored pretty much all of it so we caught the bus back down… a few hearty souls walked; some up some down via the mountain path. We wandered the main village then returned to Inishnee. Some reading followed by a nap… We had dinner along on the waterfront; fresh seafood caught by the fisherman of the island. Local wine to chase it down…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">In January 2012, Giglio had a most unwelcome visitor… The Costa Concordia. A huge cruise ship who’s captain altered course to do a ‘sailing salute” to the islanders… much too close though and hit some rocks, took on water and subsequently overturned just 800 meters off the harbor of Porto Giglio. 2 years later and 2 billion of dollars later, it was refloated and towed 200 miles to Genoa where it was scrapped … 33 people lost there lives. The captain and several crew members are serving prison sentences… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">At anchor off Giglio Campese, a village on the Giglio’s south side. Very pleasant. The new windlass worked perfectly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A 6 hour motor sail took us to the island of Elba and the port of Portoferraio. As we prepared to pull the sails out we noticed one of our radar reflectors dangling from a spreader… so, we proceeded with a reefed foresail and fingers crossed that it would hold on for the short journey to Portoferraio. We took a mooring ball and paid for two nights before realizing how incredibly roll’y the bay was. Ferry boats coming and going from 8 in the morning till 9 at nights. Often 3 in port with another coming or going …</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We launched the dinghy to explore ashore. We followed the sketchy directions given us by the mooring ball attendant; landing the dinghy and walking through chin high grasses past vacant buildings to reach the road… which was conveniently located at the entrance to a large grocery center… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We wandered around town, toured the Napoleon museum (all 2 rooms of replicas) and then climbed the hill to Napoleon’s ‘home’ where he was sequestered by the British. This very spacious home, two floors, with all the amenities of the times… including an indoor toilet! minus his freedom… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We next moved on to Marciana and a marina where spent quite a bit of time with a hose removing the salt that had crusted up around the boat, lifelines, dodger etc… a few shots of cool water for the crew too. Our last night in Italy; we dined out…. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We made good time en-route to Corsica doing 6-8 knots sailing! Jim found a nice anchorage near the town of Porticciolo. We dropped the hook in 12 feet of clear water. A very quiet and private location where we enjoyed the harbor to ourselves. We spent the afternoon and evening on board followed by more star gazing… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Fabian and Fred arrived at the appointed time and climbed aboard, narrowly averting disaster on the boarding ladder. Fabian translated our conversations for Fred. Unfortunately, they were only able to stay for one beverage because they operate a B&B and needed to meet guests arriving soon… but ‘would we like to join them for dinner?’ Yes, thank you…. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We found their apartment building and rang their flat. She buzzed us in and we took the lift to the top… 6th floor overlooking the harbor! whew! what a view…. The apartment was spacious and the balcony was superb, excellent for dining alfresco. We ate and drank and chatted and laughed till waaay past our bedtimes… returning home 2330… What a very special treat to be invited into someones home after a chance interaction at a cafe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">On the move again…. We decided to return to Porticciolo, the very pleasant bay from two days ago and anchor for another night… But first we needed fuel. We slipped the mooring lines and headed to the fuel dock. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Arriving at the bay several hours later with another contender for space but plenty big enough for 2 or more boats… A fantastic shore breeze funneling through the boat and no ferries… quite ideal !</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">On shore, things were quite a bit more lively than before, a party encompassing the entire resort situated just off our bow. American voices; laughter and music. The attendees, all dressed in white, began to fill the beach bar and dinning area. A lone violinist serenading their procession. Speeches and more laughter; a few discernible words drifting out to us… “great accommodations… married … super model… cheers!’ </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The setting sun brought out a few mosquitoes… we ducked below and zipped the screens behind us… moments later…a loud rumble passed the boat requiring our attention! We popped up to find a boat pulling a small barge just off our bow… ? then dropping an anchor from it… “what the … ! No! really? YES!!!!! SH&T…. get the anchor up NOW!…. by then, the boat in question had noticed us and our ‘bitch wings”. They motored by to point and say “KaBoom… KaBooM!” </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">With the anchor down <i>again…</i> we sat up top and waited for the show. 20 minutes of radiant streams of sizzling color bursting overhead, exploding and raining down on the very spot we had been anchored earlier… the sleeping neighbors were roused by the noise and seemed to enjoy it as much as we did …</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We anchored off from Reserve National De Scandola. red granite cliffs. deep water. inky blue sea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">As we sat in awe of our surroundings (and our neighbors)… we were greeted from the water by a swimmer. Victor, the mechanic from the Black Sails fleet. He was admiring OUR boat! seriously… he even knew it was a Passport. He and his wife are sailors, currently living in Bali while he is here for the summer working as crew for the Ledgend fleet. The people you meet out here! We hope to see him again… maybe in Majorca, Spain where they plan to hold up for a while…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The sun reaching for the horizon. Fins sighted off the starboard quarter… not dolphins… Sharks ! A trio. Slinking along then disappearing under the blackening sea… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">In another life, our family sponsored a foreign exchange student. I don’t believe any of us could have imagined how life changing this would be…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Maria entered our lives at the age of 17. A senior in high school. We had 3 boys and one girl at home all in high school as well. She stumbled initially with the language but soon she was cutting it up with our kids, adding her own shenanigans to the mix. The year sped by with the adults working full time, the kids participating in sports and countless school activities. When June arrived, we were all misty eyed at her departure. We kept in touch by phone and emails and the following year Maria returned for a visit, reaffirming our close relationship. And then, she was off again. We planned a trip to Germany the following year but it fell through…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The year after that, Jim was asked to crew on a boat, belonging to our long time friend Larry, crossing the Atlantic to Europe. He gladly accepted. Kathy would join them in Azores for the last leg of the journey. We would take this opportunity to visit Maria and family in Germany…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Ours families have continued to stay in touch over these many years. They visited us in Michigan (USA). Jàn has the record for most reoccurring visits aboard Inishnee. Maria and Jon joined us for a week of sailing in the Mediterranean. And Dirk, Heika and Jàn joined us on holiday in Cyprus. And they all payed us a visit in Rome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">So, since we have the time and are in the ‘neighborhood’ we arranged to visit Maria and Jan in <b>Dusseldorf,</b> their current home / location. A 3 hour flight followed by a quick train ride…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Maria and Jon showed us many of the local attractions; the river Rhine with its busy fleet of <b>barges.</b> The Rhine Tower. The <b>Gehry Buildings</b> designed by Frank Gehry who also design the Guggenheim Museum in Spain. We ate in, we ate out, we ate well! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We presented Sam (Maria and Jon) with a <b>special gift</b>… A sheep skin from Bosnia. It even won praise from the midwife! </span></div>
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We took a day trip to <b>Cologne</b> (Kohl). When exiting train station in Cologne, you come face on to the massive <b>Gothic style Cathedral</b>. Very ornate inside and out. Built and rebuilt several times starting in 1248. During World War II, the stain glass windows were removed and hidden out in the country for safe keeping. It suffered some damage from bombing but remain largely intact because the ‘bombers’ would use it as a navigation aide.<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We had one day to catch our breath, get laundry done and repack before setting out for yet another excursion. This time we were of to <b>Scotland</b> where we would meet Jim’s brother Rich, wife Mary and two of their daughters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We took advantage of Ryan Air’s super low rates, however our flight to and from meant really later arrival and departures… Getting in to Glasgow Prestwick airport just before midnight. No services open this late at the airport. The last train had left long ago. We were told there would be a bus and were given directions… 30 minutes later, no bus, so we headed back to the airport. Luckily, Jim noticed a bus heading our way before we got too far. We paid our fare and got on the bus. At the station in town we then took a cab the rest of the way. Euro Hostel for three nights. 9th floor. Private room. Ensuite bathroom. 2:30 am we settled in to bed. Jim on top… bunk beds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">It gets light really early in Scotland at latitude 55.86 degrees north. Dawn at 3:30 am. Dusk at 10:45 pm. Very glad the room had blackout curtains. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">After a 5 pound breakfast (denomination), we were off to see the city. We did zero research prior to coming, but using a google search we headed for the pedestrian street a couple blocks from the hostel. Typical shops and cafes except everything was in English! We could read the signs and menus. And <i>mostly </i>understand the language. They have quite the funny accent here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A stop in a book store because they had English literature! Got us a great tip on a couple of museums. We located the <b>subway</b> and headed underground to catch a train. What an experience that was. The train is REALLY loud. Runs a circular route around the city. The cars are really small; with 6 foot head room (you’ve met Jim right?)… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Next we toured the <b>Riverside (Transportation) Museum</b>…again FREE. The building houses hundreds of historic vehicles from actual train engines to bicycles. Scooters and motorcycles. “Stuffed’ horses and carriages. Skateboards, cars and trams. You can even tour the sv <b>Glenlee</b>, formerly a cargo ship. A restored Victorian era tall ship from 1896. It has an excellent interpretive and interactive exhibit on board. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Bobby</b> belonged to John Gray, a nightwatchman for the Edinburgh City Police. When John died, Booby took up residence on John’s grave in the Greyfriar’s Kirk yard and lived there sitting atop is grave until he died in 1872… 14 years later! Bobby was buried in the Kirk yard near his master and given a tombstone of his own. <b>A statue</b> was cast in bronze of his likeness and placed above a drinking fountain a short distance from the cemetery. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Another famous individual often visited the kirk yard while writing a book… which became a best seller worldwide. J. K. Rowling’s wrote the Harry Potter books, often seen sitting among the gravestones. Locals claim that many of the book’s character’s names came from those buried there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A nice <b>soggy walk </b>along a bay, water assaulting us from above and below. Jim and Kathy returned to the car while Rich and Mary continued on the footpath, meeting up a couple miles down the road. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Another stop at <b>Carnasserie Castle</b> at Kilmartin Glen. Erected 1560’s, it has 5 stories… you have to use your imagination a bit though…</span><br />
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Our next overnight was <b>Loch Long</b>, the village of Arrochar. Stops in Lochgilphead and Inveraray before checking in. Our rooms over looking the Loch Long. The clouds and mist enveloped the shore. A light drizzle. Dinner at a pub followed by drinks in our room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The weather finally gave us a break, two sunny days in a row. Day one, Julia found a hike for us to do around a nearby loch. Snow had fallen overnight on the surrounding mountains… doubly surprising since we weren’t aware we were near any mountains… it having been cloudy and wet on our arrival. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The walk around <b>Loch an Eileen </b>was quite pleasant. The warmth of the sun. The stillness of the lake. Ducks and nesting birds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The Isle if Skye was wind swept and craggy. The main village, <b>Portree</b> (Port Righ), a bustling fishing port and tourist destination. We walked along the small water front. Fishing vessels big and small. A pier to accommodate the car / passenger ferry. A quick lunch snack in the park, then back on the road. One more full day in Scotland ahead of us and many miles to Prestwick Airport / Glasgow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">“not to worry, we put that us to keep the tourists out. Mind the gate, close it behind you… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Croatia by air with few expectations. Our first night in a hotel booked in Skradin, then decide where / what to do. Our flight over was quick, not even long enough to properly finish the free wine they handed out. We gathered our carry ons, located the car rental and headed north’ish. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwShcLSiEjspU6PzTJAiuHehMfAHUXgzZbRJLyDGQVnmTEBx8kjRxJkidSoiwr38IeqGnzV2Ue3PBwFdlhVWq1Ym8lJUc_mB3qE5uMM1d-6BMIAb2mYtevu1YLwIYNmKqEAgPSda5jrPJ2/s1600/P1120987.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwShcLSiEjspU6PzTJAiuHehMfAHUXgzZbRJLyDGQVnmTEBx8kjRxJkidSoiwr38IeqGnzV2Ue3PBwFdlhVWq1Ym8lJUc_mB3qE5uMM1d-6BMIAb2mYtevu1YLwIYNmKqEAgPSda5jrPJ2/s320/P1120987.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Croatia was one of the places we had hoped to visit with Inishnee but our time was short last season so we had to skip it… Our decision to extend our winter berth contract in Ostia this season allowed us to backtrack via plane. Europe has a decent fleet of budget airlines making holiday travel suit our cruising kitty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Skradin</b> is a sea port but located several kilometers inland, accessed by a river. The village is small and rather touristy, but many locals still make their homes there or nearby. Our apartment was really pleasant. Heat on demand! A proper european kitchen and bathroom. And, a separate bedroom. All located above a restaurant owned by the same proprietor, Niko. He helped us secure a parking spot; we lugged our gear up to the first floor then set off to explore. It’s a fairly small town, easily walked in an hour or so… a nice waterfront on a river with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We got information from the tourist office about Krka Park. We decided to visit it the next day. Dinner out and an early night… Looking over the Park info, we decided to extend our stay another night which is generally no problem in the low season. Niko was happy to have the business. We asked him about the area and tourism. He explained that it was good until a few years ago… but, because of the towns proximity to Krka, it had become too popular; the 2nd most visited park in Croatia. It was too much for such a small area. Nearly a million and a half people descend on the park / area in the 3 months of high season…. Coming by both car and boat, and a few on foot. We were glad we were able to see it before the season started! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were up early and headed to the park office to get our boat tickets to take us to the park up stream. You can drive or walk but the boat ride is included with the purchase of the entry ticket. Already, there were nearly a hundred passengers waiting. The<b> boat ride</b> was pleasant cruising along the river. Fish and foul slipping past as we went. The captain docked the boat and we disgorged from the vessel. Tickets in hand we entered the official park boundaries,142 kilomters in all, passing several booths for food and beverages. Just beyond we saw the first of the many waterfalls that make up the park. Truly breathtaking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Crystal clear waters falling over a labyrinth of plateaus spread over a few acres to start with… 7 major water falls and dozens of lesser ones and intertwined with wooden boardwalks / no railings… laced with islands and wildlife. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The main path leads to the repurposed mill and once thriving mill town. The old buildings are now museums: a blacksmith shop and mill for grain featuring historic artifacts and images of life in the town. The river tumbles though and over the manmade channels. Several restaurants and souvenir shops fill in the remaining homes and building. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EE8Xh1-IUL49MJzcPOjaL8dDiebBzHm6OqxZtmGXfWe-zi3T37zGmGQw6fjex1Uc_3KhpZ8MtMDK84o5PSW4WbF1_4q7j7ocnF0GeyW-fc6w_NBPKgka0TZNVfltEjOCFZZXkjIxWlJS/s1600/P1130135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EE8Xh1-IUL49MJzcPOjaL8dDiebBzHm6OqxZtmGXfWe-zi3T37zGmGQw6fjex1Uc_3KhpZ8MtMDK84o5PSW4WbF1_4q7j7ocnF0GeyW-fc6w_NBPKgka0TZNVfltEjOCFZZXkjIxWlJS/s320/P1130135.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Stoping for a look see over one of these walls, Kathy discover (much too late) one of the local <b>legless residents</b> sunning itself on the rock wall… the ensuing screams startled those unfortunate enough to be within ear shot …. the ladies on break from the restaurant nearby were thoroughly amused! </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Continuing up the trail, you leave the ‘shopping’ behind (and hopefully snakes) and enter the natural park area. The <b>wooden boardwalk</b> meanders through and over the waters that again are intermingled with vegetation, fishes and fowl…. It seems to go on for miles, which it does if you continue on to the upper falls. The combination of wooden planks and the rushing water below your feet can be quite mesmerizing … with just a touch of vertigo. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A few hours traipsing around was plenty for us, so we headed down the trail, picked up a quick sandwich before catching the boat back to Skadin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">For dinner we found a charming place catering to locals and tourist. A meal of fantastic beef, veggies and veal risotto filled the void before calling it a night. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4t3QuetcgKQbtv9CG73_mmNfADEp3LA-IzsoRQaK3TinWZIJEQ-6N-HK1AL-B1w3dsKVnKTdL51UNbcCYX-7DX0LAqkinmSRWh3BiyqlUTA36uihbBphlFkAWIeZeg2L6gEviAdfVEeTV/s1600/P1130146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4t3QuetcgKQbtv9CG73_mmNfADEp3LA-IzsoRQaK3TinWZIJEQ-6N-HK1AL-B1w3dsKVnKTdL51UNbcCYX-7DX0LAqkinmSRWh3BiyqlUTA36uihbBphlFkAWIeZeg2L6gEviAdfVEeTV/s320/P1130146.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">We then continued north toward Zadar, a coast city. We found parking near the old town and took a look. It had a very modern feel with many trendy restaurants and shops. After lunch we hopped back in the car and decided to go to Plitvicka jezera… the largest national park in Croatia. We took lodging in a purpose built hotel near the entrance of the park. The temperatures were dropping… our host said there was a possibility of snow overnight… The village was closed up pretty tight this early in the year and still prepping for the season to come but we found a few snacks at the only market around and got a togo meal from the village cafe… we ate in our room then tuck ourselves in…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"> a UNESCO world heritage site, 1979. 295 sq miles… a chain of 16 terraced lakes. Dolomite and limestone makeup the underlying rocks. Rivers suddenly disappear from the surface cascading through crevices forming underground rivers while the limestone leaches out on the surface, slowing building the terraces that gradually get larger, creating hundreds and hundreds of waterfalls. After a few hours and many kilometers, we made our way to the bus depot for the oneway ride back to the gate. The day was moving along quickly as we headed north toward Zagreb, the capitol city. We decided on Samobor, just west of the city for the nights lodging. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAGbGbZ6pgLMD3vQCa2gAjrqEAVL3Nw4wqEDo0A83Ilt3OIr4QuJFWAgQ8epCR2ukIUpxcXxH6_FbVc-1aj9sTkG9VujcC_fSDN1quRyfYN059t3L2ODhTFu9kTOOl8kyZNsCPe10l2Su/s1600/P1130074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAGbGbZ6pgLMD3vQCa2gAjrqEAVL3Nw4wqEDo0A83Ilt3OIr4QuJFWAgQ8epCR2ukIUpxcXxH6_FbVc-1aj9sTkG9VujcC_fSDN1quRyfYN059t3L2ODhTFu9kTOOl8kyZNsCPe10l2Su/s320/P1130074.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">We drove from Sambor and bypassed the capitol preferring to visit lesser populated areas. And, we wanted to checkout Bosnia. Crossing the boarder into Bosnia was simple. We showed our passports, got a stamp and drove off. Almost immediately we were struck by the appearance of litter. The trees along the rivers were a jumble of branches and plastic bags. The roadsides strewn with bottles and cans. A HUGE difference from Croatia which has to be the cleanest country in Europe. The roads here too, were a bit potholed but no competition for our former home state in the US. We headed in the general direction toward Sarajevo. Rain and clouds flirting with each other dropping down to street level periodically. We picked a spot on the map, Zenica, because it was along the route, about half way between Sambor and Sarajevo. Zenica is a decent size city, very industrial. We checked into our hostel and set out on foot to locate a cafe. What we hadn’t planned for or expected was May Day and Sunday; everything was closed… There were plenty of cafes, just NONE open. We did find one bakery near the bus station that had several things to grab and go. Back in hostel we dined on cheap wine, cheese pastries and chocolate; topped off with a netflix movie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We parked the car at our apartment and took off immediately to locate the first of two free walking tour meeting spots. … we have done quite a few of these free tours in Europe. ALL excellent. You are expected to tip your guide at the end. Our guide (I’ll call her Marcia bc I can't remember her name) gave us a bit of geography and history before setting off, about 25 in tow. For 5 generations of her family, each generation has been under a different government and country name… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Sarajevo was held under siege from 1992-96; 1,425 days. Nearly 4 years. Marcia was a child at the time. As she lead us around the city, the scars of war were everywhere. When asked if the buildings, vacant and occupied, baring these pock marks were left that way as a remembrance, her reply was 'no'. In recovering from such devastation, priorities are set. The exterior of a building is last on f a long list of needs. There are memorials throughout the city, and a war museum. All very sobering. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Most of <i>us</i> from a certain generation can remember, at least marginally, that there was a devastating war fought throughout this region recently… It’s all very complicated, but basically, when the former Yugoslavia broke up, many rival factions attempted to gain control over the lands and began fighting each other; forming / changing alliances etc…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">When Sajajevo came under attack by the Serbs, those trapped in the city took shelter inside the buildings as 300+ shells / bombs were launched daily, EVERY DAY of the WAR, into the city. Sarajevo is surrounded by a ring of mountains. The electricity and contact with the world was cut off. As days turned to weeks, supplies; food and water, dwindled to the point of desperation. A lovely river passes through the city but going to the river for water was sure to bring a hail of bullets or worse. But, survival meant food and water at the very least. So, the risk was taken. And, people were shot; indiscriminately. Men, women, children. As the siege worn on, they were forced to go out in the open for necessities. *1,425 days id a VERY. LONG. TIME. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Many planted and maintained gardens in any green space they could. Others gathered wood for heat. Some even went to ‘work’; even if there were few customers or goods to sell. Bartering was their currency. The UN set up a post at the airport miles from the city. A tunnel was dug from the airport into the city so basic supplies could be delivered. Can goods like spam and sardines were the only meat those in the city had access to. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Snipper alley ran through the middle of city. Thousands of people died from snipper fire trying to cross this space. It was said that if you went there, you were either crazy or trying to commit suicided. </span><br />
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We returned to our apartment and settled in for the night, our clothes drip drying throughout the apartment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Jim negotiated with the salesman on prices exchanging ‘numbers’ on a calculator. After settling on an amount he wrote (drew) instructions for cleaning and care with a stick in the dirt… pictograph style. Language barriers overcome with ingenuity. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Dubrovnik,</b> Croatia</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"> We found a car park, shed our jackets and entered through one of the city gates arches. Then, descended down the stone steps to the city square. Lots of restaurants, cafes and shops. </span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;">We wandered around the central square before settling in for some lunch, followed by more wandering around many of the streets and alleys. The city is situated on the side of a hill so there are plenty of steps to give your heart and legs a good workout. </span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;"> It’s easy to see why it was chosen as a site for the filming of Game of Thrones a few seasons ago with so many remarkable buildings, passageways and old world charm. But, its also very touristy. We decided to continue on to Split where we would end our vacation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were able to score a fantastic apartment on the edge of the old town and scored a free parking spot less than a block away. </span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;">We called our landlord who met us and showed us to our apartment. A lovely old stone home, renovated and very comfortable with a sea view … It was late so we headed out for dinner. We found a traditional small restaurant a block from our door. Dinner and wine ordered and drank, then home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"> The water front was bustling with tourist from the 3 cruise ships in port. Lots of souvenir booths and cafes to choose from. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeboWRlWlqUQIHbR8vIdoq4LwinGSzapVRvGfof8x2akr8NSWU5Go0LrgmW7nTeBECmq5KLKFGfT-Ui3tlX48dJ8K-CWxGUU8Q3Jq6F9xqle5Nh5fB2160EDp8QPqnWqhwNQa3NjyTUVZd/s1600/P1130463.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeboWRlWlqUQIHbR8vIdoq4LwinGSzapVRvGfof8x2akr8NSWU5Go0LrgmW7nTeBECmq5KLKFGfT-Ui3tlX48dJ8K-CWxGUU8Q3Jq6F9xqle5Nh5fB2160EDp8QPqnWqhwNQa3NjyTUVZd/s320/P1130463.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Today also marked the celebration of the cities parton saint… a parade made its way along the promenade, attendants dressed in traditional clothes, crosses carried by church officials followed by speeches and a mass. </span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">The crew of Inishnee took another ‘field trip’ to Tuscany, having decided to extend the winter berth contract another 2 months; its still quite chilly in Rome in April.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">To fill the time, it was decided to see some more of Italy…</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwsi3QDMg7Fki66a5j21pGPmyRozilMm3GZ1SCwnWviqnX8bys5_hYIGibtgjNG8QuFnaZ6BlCOceEFtDl3t90YEQpZqbs96PpCH_LNWLmNLLUlKpjzT4y_MuJUPYu_nx1HK4s30Baogo/s1600/P1120656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwsi3QDMg7Fki66a5j21pGPmyRozilMm3GZ1SCwnWviqnX8bys5_hYIGibtgjNG8QuFnaZ6BlCOceEFtDl3t90YEQpZqbs96PpCH_LNWLmNLLUlKpjzT4y_MuJUPYu_nx1HK4s30Baogo/s200/P1120656.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Citiva Di Bagnoregio</b> was a few hours north and east and promised to be a very unusual stop. It was first built and inhabited by the Etruscan’s in the 7th century and has been more or less inhabited since. The current population is 7 (seven!) in the winter and approximately 100 which serves the tourist trade. Its location is remarkable, sitting on a hilltop. An island, connect by a foot bridge. In ancient times there was a land bridge but time, erosion and two world wars pretty much destroyed it. Today, there is a very modern pedestrian bridge costing 5 euros to reach the village. Whether shrouded in clouds, or dusting of snow or gloriously hot and sunny, Civita Di Bagnorgio is a sight to see. Completely walled and sitting isolated atop its rocky perch, a fantasy world conjured from the hands and minds of its original founders. Once inside the city, it only takes an hour to leisurely walk its entirety. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">In another feat of marvelous engineering, the original inhabitants built tunnels and rooms <b>underground</b>… part for safely and part work and living space. We toured one underground space, now a ‘museum’ that was once used for processing olives and storing oil and wine. An olive press cut from stone sits in the middle of the largest space. Cubbies for sleeping and cooking are also etched into the soft(ish) stone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We had a quick snack in another of these underground spaces, per the recommendation of Rick Steves “Italy’ tour book… And the prices reflected his prior visit… 4 euros each for one slice if bruschetta… but, the location was pretty cool. Sitting next to the old olive press sipping wine, photos posted on the walls showed how a <b>donkey </b>would have worked the press. </span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-kerning: none;">From there we made a quick stop in<b> Orvieto </b>hoping to see the underground city there. We had been there 2 other times and missed the tour each visit because it only runs a few times a day in the off season. 3rd time’s the charm, a tour was just starting as we approached and they let us tag along. These ‘caves’ were built for several purpose too. Safety against an invading army, living space for laborers and pigeons… In ancient times pigeons were a dependable and healthy food source. The wealthier land owners lived above ground and each family had their own pigeon ‘coop’ and keeper living below, underground. The<b> pigeons</b> each had a cubbie to come home too. Fresh running water channeled into the cavern type room, and bedding material in their hole. Large windows were cut though the outer walls, south side for heat, in which the pigeons came and went. They foraged on there now and returned nightly to roost. A cheap and easy method, the birds provided eggs and meat to the owners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We choose the village of Sulmona as our base. They have a very …different kind of easter celebration; part religious and part pagan, with a whole of tradition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We stayed on the edge of the old town on a small efficiency apartment… The heat on a timer that left us wanting …</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJYCULD9zSAYHDVegV_bkIkofED0BSmcKMaYu2KphTvfjVeIn8P_e-ip4pB6T5YAq2a-0PONOxO1eKjCjdrf6WKFuac0xdWdJjNYZkQQJ5En55nXGiaIZGb5EInUEAK2oJAHYHl8Jk3AQ/s1600/P1120803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIJYCULD9zSAYHDVegV_bkIkofED0BSmcKMaYu2KphTvfjVeIn8P_e-ip4pB6T5YAq2a-0PONOxO1eKjCjdrf6WKFuac0xdWdJjNYZkQQJ5En55nXGiaIZGb5EInUEAK2oJAHYHl8Jk3AQ/s320/P1120803.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Sulmona</b> is located in an old and very large prehistoric lake bed, many kilometers wide, circled by snow capped mountains; at least this time of year. The city was nearly destroyed in 1706 from an earthquake but was rebuilt; baroque style architecture. Then bombed during both world wars… it served as a POW camp for both wars as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">And, Confetti! <b>Confetti </b>originated in Sulmona (and northern Italy) in the 1700’s. An old Italian tradition of tossing ‘confetto’, candy coated seeds like coriander, for special events like holidays and weddings. Today, Confetti in Italy is an almond, coated in a candy shell; originally white but many colors and flavors are now available. Over time, other cultures adopted the tradition which, over time, morphed into tossing small pieces of colored paper. Tradition states that certain colors to be used for different occasions: weddings = white, baptisms = pastel pink / blue, graduations = red and anniversaries = silver to gold…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">But, we came for the show! Like many religions around the world, easter is very reverent. But, somehow Sulmona has managed to be both solemn and exuberant. Following our arrival on Good Friday, we attended the evenings procession commemorating the crucifixion of Christ. The entire town and thousands of holiday makers turn out for the event. At 8 Pm sharp, the <b>Brotherhood of the Trinita</b> leads and the procession begins. Hundreds (200- 300?) of men (and a couple of women) march through town carrying the likenesses (statues) of Jesus and Mary… They are accompanied by bands (fore and aft) playing a dirge, cross bearing church officials, lantern clad attendants and mourners… This begins continues through the town stopping 13 times at different churches along a path that replicated the shape of the cross. The fallen Christ is then laid to rest at midnight in a church near the main town square. The procession has walked in a slow shuffle, 8-10 across, dozens of rows… with a very practiced march of scuffing their shoes with each step the entire time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Castrovolvo</b> can be reached by a very small car. It clings to yet another mountainous peak. Its main income, tourism. We parked in the lot just big enough for 8 or so cars and walked the path to town. It was very sleepy this day, only a few locals enjoying the sun at THE coffee shop. We wandered around, peering over the cliff sides, well, Jim did… Kathy clung to the rock wall of the last building, enjoying the view. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were curious about the many doors with boards completely blocking the entryways, 2 foot or more high. English not the first language for the villagers, we used google translate to ask about the purpose… This caused a lot of confusion. The phone (translator) was passed around, everyone trying to decipher the message… finally, Jim walked over to one of the doors with the boards and using some universal sign language; pointing and shrugging his shoulders with a questioning look… they understood. Jim was then ushered into the coffee shop and shown a photo… With a LOT of snow in the spot we had just been standing outside… The boards are used to protect the doors and keep snow from getting inside…. The homes with the boards have not been open for the season yet. The owners live in a milder climate for most of the year….</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We continued on to<b> Scanno,</b> a mountain village popular with winter skiers. We walked around the old part then lunched at one of the few open restaurants in town… Kathy found a fun new kitchen gadget, a <b>pizzelle</b> maker…</span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;">A flat iron that makes thin, wafer cookies with intricate designs. It will take some practice but the first batch turned out pretty good! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Again, the entire town and thousands of tourist came out for the morning's celebration of the Passion Play…First documented in 1861</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">But, eventually she relents and enters the square with her team of 8 robust men… Still clad in her back mourning cape she slowly makes her way toward the opposite end of the square… when, suddenly she she's Him! At noon, there’s a great explosion of a cannon, doves burst from around her and take flight. Her black cape miraculously flies from her shoulders to reveal her spring green easter dress and she dashes ( to the other end of the square where she is reunited with her son!!!!!! It’s all over in a flash. I’m pretty sure is was a fantastic event. Unfortunately the many dozen heads, arms and cameras in front of us blocked nearly everything… but, thanks to You Tube we got to see it at home… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Lore has it that if her cloak doesn't fall / land properly the town will have bad luck (calamities and natural disasters) … if she is dropped! it’s a very bad omen… The only two times she ‘fell’ were in 1914 and again in 1940… according to some; a prediction of war! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A local encouraged us to also tour <b>Villa d’Este</b>, a fountain landscaped gardens and former convent. Hundreds of water fountains, secret niches and towering trees promised calm and relaxing strolls through the many mazes of shrubs and flower beds. The former convent now a partially multi story museum with hundreds of murals painted on every surface, the floors equally decorated with tiles of local polished stone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A high speed train (250 kmph) took us to <b>Florence</b> for 4 days</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> / 3 nights.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Thanks to the Medici family it is home of some of the most prolific art in Italy.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">The historic old city is smallish, we were able to tour all the hotspots at our leisure with only a fraction of the summer crowds.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Vesuvius erupted around 79ad and consumed the ancient Roman settlements of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae. Its inhabitants; human and animals, were overcome by smoke and hot ash. It incinerated everyone and everything in its path. The bodies were turned to charcoal by the pyroclastic flow of 8-10 feet deep. The bodies left voids in the hardened pumice and ash which researchers some 1,500 years later would discover… the voids were filled with plaster to create a cast from of the person of animal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A couple more days with the car allowed Jim and Kathy a distraction from their leaving so it was back on the road and off to Tuscany again… destination Montepulciano. Stops along the way to see a thermal spring (way too cold for a dip this time of year) and the village of Monticchiello. A very small walled city on a hilltop. Nearly everything was closed except a local restaurant / theater museum… No food but the museum open and free… donations gladly excepted. Rain was spitting down but we made a quick walk about the village before heading off again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Montepulciano </b>was as much a tourist destination as it was a genuine small town with locals going about their business, even in the soaking rain. We ducked into one of the first shops and luckily they sold wine! and… gave samples of their homemade bruschetta toppings and olive oils served on local bread. Not quite lunch but a tasty snack. </span></div>
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AND ! ... we'd like to welcome miss Callie to our family<br />
Congratulations Ben, Amy and Keegan</div>
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A mini reunion... with the 3 'boys' meeting up in Florida... it had been over 5 years since the three had been in the same room / state ....<br />
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soon to be 95 years young<br />
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cooking, crocheting and doing puzzles to pass the time<br />
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Christmas in Minnesota...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pie making with grandpa Jim for Thanksgiving</td></tr>
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Geocache'ing in Florida <br />
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Hiking and climbing<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy birthdays to Amanda and Stephen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy holding a baby gator<br />
and yes... she's expecting! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keegan hamming it up...</td></tr>
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Airboat riding in the everglades...<br />
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Savannah, Georgia<br />
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Charleston, South Carolina<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Griffon Bar / Restaurant... <br />
There are 1000's of $ bills stapled to nearly every surface...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inishnee's contribution...</td></tr>
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Magnolia Gardens and Plantation...South Carolina<br />
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Entrance gate .... Slave cabin(s)<br />
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Cypress Swamp<br />
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Outer Banks, North Carolina<br />
* highway 12... free ferry service to Ocracoke<br />
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Light houses on the Outer Banks...<br />
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Wild (sort of) horses of the Outer Banks...<br />
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The Wright Brothers Memorial...<br />
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Mount Airy, North Carolina (Mayberry)<br />
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Lake Michigan ...<br />
40 - 55 mph winds<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oval Beach, Saugatuck Michigan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Northern Michigan roads</td></tr>
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Mom Helen's back yard...<br />
18 white tail deer and 56 turkeys waiting for nibbles...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helen tossing out some corn for the flock...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bit of a squabble...</td></tr>
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Thanks Carrie and Janis for hosting a reunion for the Wednesday Dinner group<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(l-r) Jim, Theresa, Arlene, Carol, Janis, Bob, Sandy,<br />Carrie, Linda, Anne, J, Denny<br /></td></tr>
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inishnee.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16952966403601879204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855648269762581770.post-23156916798322652642018-11-14T09:44:00.003-05:002018-11-14T09:44:46.206-05:00Italy 2018 ... 6 weeks of changes and surprises <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><b>Italy 2018</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We had a soft landing on arrival in Ostia. The approach to the fuel dock had silted in. Jim and our new rebuilt engine managed to plow through the sandbar without much effort, we decided to continue on to our berth forgoing the fuel stop. The marina tender directed us to our berth and we were soon secure enough to sit back and have a warm breakfast before the office opened for our formal checkin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Inishnee will winter over here in Italy. The crew will head to the US in mid November and travel about the states until early March. The longest break from cruising we have had since the journey began June 2015. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We spent several days acclimating to the area and cleaning Inishnee. The decks and cockpit were freed from the sea spray; the cabin given a good wipe down with a vinegar bath to help thwart the mold and mildew that accompanies the cool humid environment she will face the next few months. Lockers were cleaned and sorted. Boric acid was sprinkled in lockers and on surfaces to kill the little buggers that might happen to find their way on board. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">And, we took a few cursory trips to <b>Rome, </b>then rented a car for touring Pompeii and Ostia Antica. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Over the next few centuries, the city was reclaimed by the elements and nearly completely buried in silt.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Today, there is ongoing excavation.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">It is a remarkable site with mosaic floors, frescoed walls, statues, fountains, a theater.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Churches and government buildings.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Most streets leading to the Forum. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">The main road, the Decuman, was nearly 2 kilometers long.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">About 2/3rds of the original city encompass the park; around 34 hectares. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The unfortunate city buried by Mount Vesuvius when it exploded around 79ad. The city and its 11,000 inhabitants were buried under 4-6 m / 13 -20 f of ash and pumice. Because of the lack of air and moisture many of the objects from the time survived remarkably well with incredible detail. During the excavation, Plaster was used to fill in the voids in hte ash layers that once held the bodies of both humans and animals. These casts show the exact position and location of those who died. Homes, businesses and places of worship all suffered the same fate. Artifacts and bodies are still being discovered in the ongoing research and excavations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Thousands of artifacts and body casts are housed on site, cataloged and stored in warehouses where visitors can view them beyond the metal gates. A very moving and humbling experience seeing the body contortions and facial expressions contorted in fear and pain. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">With a bit of imagination, daily life can be imagined as you walk about the sprawling site. Villas and businesses, gardens and fountains. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Rome and visitors</b>… Our German friends (family) decided to holiday with us in Italy. Maria, our exchange student in our other life, has continued to be part of our lives; as well as her German family; Dirk and Heike (parents), Jan (brother) and Maria’s husband Jon… We have spent several holidays together over the years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our first of many surprises while together was the news from Maria… she and Jon will become parents next spring! A boy. So very happy for them… congratulations!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Unfortunately, the holiday coincided with longest spell of wet, cold weather we have experienced in several years. In fact, it would be the worst wind and weather Italy and Ostia had experienced in over 18 years according to several locals. The winds stayed steady at 35 knots for 2 days and gusted much higher. Drenching rains flooded parts of Rome and partly submerged Venice. Schools were closed and many business’ shuttered. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Although it was quite damp at times, the tribe of 7 made the most of it. Our apartment’s location allowed us to walk to the sites we most wanted to see. After a family breakfast together we would all set out for the days adventure. Maria’s brother Jan, was an excellent tour guide; having been to Rome nearly a dozen times for work on a previous job from a cruise ship. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">During the height of the <b>wind event,</b> Jim and Kathy returned to Ostia to see how Inishnee was faring. We had taken precautions before leaving for Rome and secured extra lines on Inishnee. Rubber snubbers were placed on the bow lines to allow for surge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"> The aft lines were tightened to keep the bow as far off the pier as possible but still allow for an agile boarder to span the distance as needed. All loose canvas was stowed and zippers tied off before leaving for Rome…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Approaching the marina from the sea was stunning. The beach was completely engulfed by the sea. White water and foam crashing over the boardwalk. In the marina, many sails had come unfurled and were in shreds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were much relieved at the sight of Inishnee. She was riding the storm just fine, though giving the snubbers quite a workout. Jim managed to clamber on to the heaving gangplank, Kathy opted to stay on the sturdy cement pier. Below, Jim found all was well; scarcely noting the surge topside. The wind however was formidable, gusting in the 50’s… Kathy struggled to maintain ground in the strongest of the gusts. The screaming and howling through the boat rigging was frightening. Waves could be seen smashing into and over the break wall, soaking the small runabouts tied to its wall. Satisfied she was safe…we could do no more for her, we headed back to Rome. If she can ride this out… she should do fine over the coming months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">and… <b>An Audience with Pope</b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Every Wednesday, the Pope makes a public appearance. Up to 80,000 occupants, those with tickets get a seat. We were up early to make our way to Vatican City were we waited a short while for the gates to open. A quick X-ray search of bags before we located seats. Huge screen TV’s strategically places on the perimeters for viewing the event. Before taking to the stage, the Pope; riding in the PopeMobile, made his way around the crowd, stopping to kiss / bless babies as he went. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The crowd that had been seated, jostled for position to get a better vantage point… squeezing up to the cordoned barrier or standing on the seats… Everyone seemed to get caught up in the ‘pregame’ show. After circling the crowd twice, The Pope was then escorted to the stage area and seated. A few blessings were offered and some of the various country delegations were acknowledged. Then a short message was read by the Pope… followed by numerous bishops who read this message in their native tongue. An hour or so later, the ceremony in concluded, and the thousands assembled slowly made their way out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Our tribe shared evening meals out and a few in the apartment. Then, it was time for us all to return to Ostia for part two of the adventure…</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7PX_bLUMtDzh__JAUJNn31aR4gJue8u4QJaPqO3VuAByviU5XZxKWMlhMzWtDI1IFAuwv_aT0H4uYca7CFG3BIoKEJaz33h4ywvNdQQauFJ9zwMuTP3wkGugHUl65zG06fArgcv1zght/s1600/thumbnail_IMG-20181029-WA0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7PX_bLUMtDzh__JAUJNn31aR4gJue8u4QJaPqO3VuAByviU5XZxKWMlhMzWtDI1IFAuwv_aT0H4uYca7CFG3BIoKEJaz33h4ywvNdQQauFJ9zwMuTP3wkGugHUl65zG06fArgcv1zght/s320/thumbnail_IMG-20181029-WA0006.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Jim and Kathy stayed aboard Inishnee while the German contingent shared an apartment. Maria and family took day trips while Jim and Kathy settled in to life afloat again. Evening meals were again shared together, either aboard or at the land dwelling. Jan celebrated his 32nd birthday while here with a bbq; lots of meat was grilled in the cockpit before we all cosy’ed in around the table of Inishnee… Sea shanties from ‘Saturday Night at Sea’ were sung, a bit of grog was had and birthday toasts were made. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcz41gC8caXNMVJuGc4ThIpRiJNYZALKAdTg29ghQW_v2UJZ8Ok7TuT5GJNoaTWnJSxrq0V7K3_13Q_oRJonlYefrJRTiqjmd_7LyOMwQwTX1X63AlBuc4Wa5542rSsfdKuwgYe6iTWAs/s1600/thumbnail_IMG_20181014_135003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcz41gC8caXNMVJuGc4ThIpRiJNYZALKAdTg29ghQW_v2UJZ8Ok7TuT5GJNoaTWnJSxrq0V7K3_13Q_oRJonlYefrJRTiqjmd_7LyOMwQwTX1X63AlBuc4Wa5542rSsfdKuwgYe6iTWAs/s320/thumbnail_IMG_20181014_135003.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">Life aboard Inishnee was consumed with winter preparations; and by far, the biggest task was to remove and replace the old <b>windlass</b>. Several months ago we discovered the flange that holds the motor in place was severely corroded. The motor was still working fine but the structural part that held it to the deck was toast. The culprit was electrolysis from the new (15 month old / coated with tef gel) stainless steel bolts that we replaced in St. Martin. The close contact of the dissimilar metals in the salt environment ate away the aluminum housing to where only one bolt was actually holding the unit in place. Luckily, Italy manufactures a great line of windlasses at a reasonable cost. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Removing the old windlass took a full day of beating, prying and hammering; and just a bit of cussing, to pry it loose. Then the old deck holes had to be filled and new holes drilled to properly align with the new windlass and the anchor chain. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The cabin was in shambles most of the time, the bunk upended daily, tools placed strategically on the dinning table, nav station and galley counters. The weather was cool and dry for the most part. We made numerous trips to the home improvement store to buy / replace drill bits and hacksaws, wires and sealants. Our rental car made the trips effortless especially when it came time to take possession on the very hefty windlass. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">A few more days of fitting and tweaking, then the final installation. Inishnee’s new hardware shining bright on the foredeck, ready for next seasons adventures. Next the wiring. Jim replaced the old wires, a span of 4-5 feet… an all day task, in contorted positions. A test run, and nothing… then Jim remembered the fuse was yet to be put in… another go at it and it was whizzing around ready for duty. Another day for installing the foot petal and wiring. Success! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Sorting and packing was next. Every berth and cubby undone looking for things of little or no use. Give aways and items to return to the US were complied and bags (x4) packed for the up coming looong journey to Chicago and beyond… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Inishnee’s winter heater was set up as well as a dehumidifier. Lines beefed up and doubled. Canvas secured or stowed. Perishables eaten or tossed… a final wash down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Stephano will be looking after Inishnee while we are away. He is the proprietor of the chandlery that is located within a few hundred feet of Inishnee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We wish her a pleasant winter here in Ostia. We will return in March 2019 for the next adventure; still in the planning stages</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We left for Corsica from Sardinia with a forecast of 10 knots of wind from the north, our direction of course. A bit of a swell at the harbor entrance left over from the recent mistral winds. 20 miles ahead lay Corsica which could be seen on the horizon. The crew hoisted the sails. The winds quickly went from next to nothing to over 20, then nearly 30 knots; not a problem for our sturdy ship and crew; however… the waves and swell were getting the better of both. The bow plowing through the 5-6 foot seas that were sure to build with the wind that was on the nose. The hull speed floundering with each wave. After an hour of plunging and the deck getting a formidable saltwater bath we decided to retreat. We had no agenda other than we had hoped to make the passage before the next mistral predicted for the next day. A boisterous 20 minutes later we were in the harbor and entering our berth. Dead calm. The marina tender came to greet us and asked if all was well with crew and boat; knowing we had departed just a couple hours ago…He then assisted with the mooring lines. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">So, a few more days in Castlesardo. The winds over the next few days continued. Even the marina was seeing white caps. Several boats came in over the next couple of days, one using his emergency tiller due to broken steering cable. Fortunately, there were many hands on the pier to help the crew of two. It took 3 nerve racking attempts to guide the boat into a berth. Fenders and boat hooks used to fend off. Lines tossed, the shore team had a heck of a time holding the boat in place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The next day another boat came in, much to our surprise. The winds had been well over 25 knots at the marina and the sea was a mess. We were just heading to shore when we spotted the boat. Bare poles, heeling like it was under full sail. They circled a few times then saw us… We waved them to an open berth and readied ourselves to catch their lines. 8 crew on board, all helping to fend off as they backed in. The captain was amazing and slid the boat into the seemingly impossible small slip. Lines were secured. They were greatly relieved to be off the open water. They said the winds off shore were a steady 40 knots, the seas equally impressive. At least they had following seas so they were not too uncomfortable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Inishnee had its own bit of trouble with the winds while at the dock. Winds consistently blowing 35 knots and gusting in the 40,s for over 10 hours, our wind generator wasn’t able to disperse enough of the excess electricity it was producing. Jim wasn’t able to tie off the blades without losing an arm or worse… so he had to disconnect the battery terminal. Eventually the control panel for the wind generator gave out. A call to the company; they will gladly replace the unit. For now, the blades will remain tied off. We will rely on sun and shore power. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Bonifacio. Holy Cow! What a harbor entrance. Massive limestone cliffs walls with the old city fortress looming above and <i>over</i> the sea. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We made our way slowly in to the harbor looking for ‘J - K - L’ piers, these being the berths allocated for visitors. No marina personnel to assist. We were in tremendous luck, however. One pier was nearly empty and the end spots free for the taking. We circled close and requested help from a fellow boater who were quick to catch our lines. </span>We nosed in to the outer berth and tied fast to the heavy rings fastened to the pier and hauled up the mooring line to secure the aft end. <br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Over the next 48 hours the piers filled in with transiting boats. All much bigger than our cozy vessel of 40 feet (12 meters). The boat handling skills left in us awe. Most / all newer boats have bow thrusters, a device that helps to push (turn) the bow or aft to port or starboard. These boats are able to position in very small, tight spots we would not consider unless we were out of options. Glad we arrived early so we didn't have to embarrass ourselves with maneuvering into the inner berths. </span></div>
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Today, the little village is a magnet for tourist. We found it to be quite expensive, however. Our night on the town; dinner out, was thwarted by the exorbitant prices. Souvenirs, like many found in other ports, several times more money. We did manage to stimulate the economy by buying some local wine. Very nice. The french do know their wine… and bread and croissants. It’s easy to make a meal of them with a bit of cheese and air cured smoked ham… so we did.</div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The seasons are changing here in the mediterranean, and with it cooler temperatures, mid 70’sF daytime. It was quite pleasant to walk the foot path along the spine of the limestone cliff above the sea. Specular views. We walked around the upper village / fortress after climbing the ancient cobblestone road that lead to the entrance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The fortress actually has a drawbridge with remnants of the mechanisms that would have controlled the bridge and gate. The streets within are typically narrow. The multi storied stone buildings are mainly homes. There are several churches and a few bistros. Shops for tourists to purchase doodads to take home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Along the sea cliff is the entrance to King of Aragon Staircase. For a small fee you can scale the 187 step staircase ending just above the sea. Steep and narrow cut into the stone. Stunning views… we are told. The crew of Inishnee took a pass; one not caring for the very open, scary decent and return, the other not having an interest in spending money better used on wine… After a couple of hours of wandering we had seen pretty much all there was for the public to see. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We returned to Inishnee to sample some of the Corsica wine. Lovely. A few sips into the bottle, we noticed 4 armed customs agents eying our vessel. They slowly made their way down the pier to our berth. Jim waked forward to greet them, answered a few questions which they seems satisfied with and they bid us farewell. But… said they might return. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Well, the friendly tribe of four returned with clip boards and asked to board the boat, which of course, you don't say no to their query. So, they clambered aboard and squeezed into the cockpit. The woman in charge; standing and leading the questioning. Papers were shuffled and documents scrutinized. Forms were signed and more questions answered. All very orderly and pleasant. Happy with our answers and papers, we were welcomed ‘officially’ to Corsica, France. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We watched the sun rise as we entered the open waters. The limestone cliffs glowing in the morning light. We choose the ‘scenic’ route through the islands off Sardinia’s north coast. A nature preserve, some areas requiring permission to anchor / visit. The span between the two counties around 5-7 miles, dotted with rocks big and small. No ships are allowed through this passage and must take the long way around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The night was moonless. Excellent for star gazing. Kathy saw a couple <i>dozen</i> shooting stars on her midnight to 3am watch. The bioluminescence was scarce but visible. Very few ships and only a few fishing boats. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">All tucked in before 9 am. Time for a hot breakfast, coffee and tea before visiting the big house to make it official. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Buongiorno e benvenuti in Italia …. Inishnee</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The passage from Monastir, Tunisia to Cagliari, Sardinia was fast. Speeds averaging 7 knots. 2 nights at sea. Some sailing, some motoring. We made such good time we had to put the breaks on several times, reefing the main x2 and the jib so we would arrive in the daylight. A bit of current helped as well. Chilly in the wee hours, sunny daytimes. Dolphins occasionally. Trash often. One sail boat and several ships. We were guided to our slip and secured by 10am. Jim went off to find the customs / immigrations office, a nice looong walk ensued. The check in went fine with some stumbling over the language; Italian. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We spent several days in the Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia. It was a welcome change from Tunisia; the daytime temperatures having dropped around 10 degrees with the higher latitude. Of note, no litter, no rank smells on every corner and larger selections of produce, goods and eateries. But, our $’s won’t go as far in Sardinia as they did in Tunisia…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Like the rest of the Mediterranean, Sardinia has much to offer and welcomes tourism. Lots of ‘old rocks’ to explore, fantastic cuisine and stunning scenery. Beautiful, clean beaches, mountains always in the distances. And green! Everything is green, even after a long HOT summer. The mountains feed the many streams and rivers creating a montage of green throughout the countryside. Everywhere there are public water spigots; city, villages and country and mountain roads. Free for all to use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Cagliari</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We took a 1 hour mini tour on a bus there hits many of the highlights of the city. Stops at the sea side, the mountain ridge overlooking the city and through the old town gates. We took in the national Archives museum, with excellent exhibits with labels in Italian and English. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We walked around the old city which is mostly homes and office buildings. Narrow streets with limited access for vehicles. We of course made stops to the several ships stores (chandleries). Near the Maria was a farmers market, very refined! with priced marked and good selections and variety of goods. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We ate pizzas nearly everyday with good table wines from local vintners. Ichnusa, the National ‘birra’ was sampled as well as the very popular Aperol Spritz; soda water, prosecco, Aperol*, an orange slice and ice… very pleasant on a summer afternoon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Next stop… Golfo di Palmas</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Small village which we didn't explore because the anchorage was much too roll’y so we continued on to Carloforte and a marina. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Carloforte; </b> a lovely little village with a bustling local community. After siesta, the afternoon rest period where nearly everything closes and ‘you’ take your rest, the locals come out to socialize. One of the favorite spots, a park flanked by 4 huge trees. Benches encircling each tree. Kids riding bikes and running races. People talking. We sat with our gelato and took in the ambiance. Remarkably, only one person was using a phone! Everyone was engaged in real conversations with an actual person sitting near them. Refreshing! </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Again, the old city streets were narrow and winding. Stone and block buildings of 3-4 stories. Iron railing on the balconies. Flower pots resting on stoops. Exteriors painted with a dip in a bucket of sunset colors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">On to Buggerru… yes, its real name. Another small village but, again the anchor was roll’y so was moved on the the next morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Tharros</b>… Not a town but an archeological site (more old rocks!). We hooked on to a mooring ball and lost it just as fast, as well as our boat hook; the winds dragging us down wind. Kathy circled Inishnee around again. Giving another go at it, Jim was able to snag the float secure the lines and retrieve the boat hook. Off the bow, the ancient roman ruins of Tharros;with a couple of standing, marble columns. Just beyond on the crest of the hill sat a watch tower; one of thousands that skirt the island. Ashore we strolled into the tiny village comprised of restaurants and pensions. It didn't take long to explore so we retraced our steps and returned to Craic (our dinghy) for transport to Inishnee (our ship)… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>Watch towers</b>. Archeologists estimate Sardinia was home to thousands of watch towers that circled the coastal areas. Constructed by the spanish in the mid 1,500’s ad. They were spaced within eye shot of each others and severed as communication stations. Signals from spotters consisted of smoke from fires during the day; nights the fire itself. If alerts need to be issued, fireworks were set off. The towers were equipped with soldiers, cannons, hand weapons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We moved on to <b>Bosa </b>for a few nights. We anchored behind a break wall at the mouth of a river a mile of so from the village. Jim readied the dinghy and we motored into town. As we rounded the bend in the river we were treated with a spectacular view! The old town sitting the shadow of a castle; there are lots of castles in Sardinia. The sunset colored buildings augmented by the setting sun made gave the feel of a fairy tale come to life. We sat and dripped a few moments taking it in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We eventually tied up along the city wall under a bridge, no trolls to be found, however. We meandered the streets we</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">aving our way up toward the castle.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Along the way we happened upon a man carving masks from stone.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Our Italian is still quite limited so we weren't able to understand his explanation of his work though he was not deterred by this and continued chatting our ears off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We continued on our way and toured the castle which afforded a spectacular view of the sea as well as the hillside and valley. As we made our way downhill, we came across several ladies sitting in the lane between homes. They were busy chatting away while working on traditional lace work known as ‘<b>Bosa Filet Lace</b>’. It’s origins having to do with the making of fishing nets. A needle and thread are fed around and through a large grid material, each person free handing their design, often following age old patterns of birds or flowers. Adapting to the tourist market, they make small pieces of jewelry as well as miniature wall hangings or table coverings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We wanted to eat out having spent several nights aboard but the restaurants do not even begin seating guests until at least 7:30, which is typical for Sardina as well as any parts of the Mediterranean. We didn't not bring our portable navigation lights so we were relegated to eating aboard. A quick stop at the grocery and we were homeward bound. Local wine and bread to accompany our sunset dinner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Another perfectly, picturesque town. We took a mooring on the old city wall and had free use of the water and electric. We were soon greeted by Christopher, a local young man who frequents the harbor and loves to chat up the tourist, especially anyone speaking English. Self-taught, he loves to ‘practice’ on anyone who will take the time. Unfortunately, Christopher has a number of disabilities and many shy away from him due to this. After checking in with the authorities and getting our ‘constituto’ stamped; extra legal paperwork for foreign boats, we began exploring. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Alghero is a little unique for a Sardinian seaside town because it is relatively flat. We wondered around the old city, featuring many shops for souvenirs and eateries. Being a tourist destination, many restaurants serve all day; a plus for the early bird crew of Inishnee. Jim ventured into a tourist concierge office to inquire about a car rental and what / where we should go. Valarie was incredibly helpful, noting places of must see on our two day / one night tour. We rented a car from the airport, it giving the best rates (Argus Car Hire / 28 US dalliers for 2 days!!!). We pack our bags and settled in for the night, ready for make an early morning departure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2:50 am… *Much earlier than our planned wakeup call, we heard someone board the boat and walk to the companionway… ? (We are moored bow to the quay and have a boarding ladder that extends over the water from the boat to the pier.) Perplexed, Jim rolled over to see a light shinning into the cabin from the cockpit. He started yelling and scrambled for the door. The very startled intruder headed for the ladder… Kathy had just enough time to open the front hatch above the bunk were we had been sleeping and grabbed the guy by the leg… but she wasn't able to hold on. He jumped from the ladder to the pier and started running, sort of… he was quite husky and wasn't able to run too fast. Jim and Kathy, both in their ‘night attire’ didn't give chase, but Kathy started yelling a shouting ‘police!, Help!… Police!!!!…. nothing. No one around. ahhhh! One neighbor finally opened a port to see what the fuss was but again the language issue made it impossible to explain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We made a call to the police they had a very hard time understanding our problem, but referred us to the coast guard… who again, didn't understand. We were finally able to get our point across and 1 hour later 2 cars and 4 police showed up along with a representative from the marina. An officer took our statement and looked around the boat and the area. The marina rep assured us he would review the security cameras that were conveniently located at the bow of our boat! along with a very bright light… We managed to get a bit of shut eye but the dilemma of leaving the boat loomed heavy on our minds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Morning. After processing the late night events, we decided to proceed with our planned tour. Jim maneuvered the boat well off the wall and we hosted the ladder making is virtually impossible to board; or get off the boat. Our slip mates, the owners and crew of “Andrea Jensen’ were happy to let us use their boat / ladder. *they run a day trip tourist execution aboard their lovely ship. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">So, with some trepidation, the crew of Inishnee was off…</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The interior of Sardinia is just as amazing as its coast. Rolling hills, mountains, valleys and villages. Every spot fit for a postcard. A bit rainy and chilly, we made our way toward Su Gologone per Valarie’s suggestion, taking side roads using Google Maps as our guide… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">It is officially a spot where an underwater river surfaces and continues downward toward the sea. Divers have searched / mapped the interior river to depths of 135 meters / 400+ feet. Its waters are potable, cool and refreshing. It is forbidden to step into the ‘spring’ area where the water exits the canyon forming the river. But, you can have a sip from the nearby spring fed from the same source.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Again, following Valarie’s advice… ‘a very special place’, we made reservations for lunch at the SuGologone resort. It was ‘very special ! ’… Entering the restaurant you are immediately drawn to the 20 foot fireplace where sucking pigs are roasting near the roaring fire… along with sausages, steaks and other cuts of meat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We were seated and given a complimentary ‘spumoni’ while perusing the menu. Several courses are offered. Appetizers to stimulate the pallet. Then first courses of pasta or risottos. Second courses of meats. And desserts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Kathy thought we should just get right to the deserts but Jim, always the voice of reason, suggested following the recommendations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Appetizers: Pane Carasau, bread and local sheep cheese spread. *pane carasau is a flat bread like a thin cracker. Very crispy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Acomaided with the local wine (vino di case); very nice with lingerings of oak. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">First course: Sardinian pasta / Gnocchitti with wild boar sauce.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Second course. Meat on a spit. Roasted pork 3 ways, and wild board in sweet sour sauce. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">2.5 hours later… We were completely satiated, placated and lethargic… good thing our destination for the night was just over the mountain pass… </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Famous for its murals; over 400. The village hangs on the walls of the mountain tucked remotely into the interior of the island. It’s secluded location was a perfect place for ‘bandits’ (early mafia) to hideout or to hide their kidnapped victims until a their ransoms were paid. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Over time, the locals (shepherds, etc) revolted and a small war was waged. The last ‘bad guy’ was killed and the village returned to its less violent past. However, with many still harboring ill will toward the ‘government’ protest took the form of pictorial graffiti… today, the old and new images blend together to the their story. Political satires and peasant scenes adorn the walls throughout the village. Many reflecting the cubist style, some very primitive, all converting a message to the viewer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><b>A Giants Tomb.</b> The name given by local people and archeologists (because of their large size), a type of Sardinian megalithic grave built during the bronze age by the Nuragic Civilization. These complexes were collective tombs and are found throughout Sardinia. Over 800 have been discovered so far. Made up of stones (slab or block) they are similar to the court cairns found in Ireland. It is believed they were use in burial rituals for the peoples who inhabited the area / community. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We also explored a <b>Nuraghe.</b> These stone complexes with towers are found all over the interior of Sardinia. Over 7,000 have been discovered but it is believed by archeologists that there are over 10,000. Their purpose is unknown but it appears as though people lived in and around these structures. Many were place at strategic locations like hilltops but they are found everywhere. The one we toured was discovered in 1994 and was only recently unearthed revealing joining circular structures with small interiors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Jim was greeted by a few dolphins as he attached the mooring line. Happy Birthday Captain Jim! The waters were of the cleanest and clearest we have seen in the Mediterranean. Although, quite chilly this time of year. The gentle breeze from the afternoon died during the night, which caused the mooring ball to wallop the hull… over and over and over… </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Next morning we had to depart early to make the 50 mile passage to Castelsardo. North and east making a cut through some skinny water between Isola Piana and Isolotto Bocca. Depths around 13 -17 feet with a few spots of 3! The water was turquoise with patches deep blue where the grass grew. Drawing 6 feet, we were hard on the line, Jim at the wheel. Each bank was lined with watchtowers. We made great time and took a berth at the lone marina. A castle on the hill… </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">The city is a hub for basket and rug making, yes; Kathy bought a few. We were able to get a few prescription medicines as well… without a prescription. Its been our experience that if we go to a pharmacy and present out old bottle they will refill it… Kathy has even asked for and received a Rx for something without a prescription… The cost is much cheaper than we spend on our copays from the US …. not to mention shipping!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">So, we stocked up on wine and food. And started planning our escape. But, Sardina wasn't finished with us yet. The weather report called for moderately high winds and waves from our intended direction. So we decided to hang out another day / night. The winds steadily picked up as the morning turned to afternoon. We were hunkered down below when shouts came from up top… dashing our we were amazed that a boat was trying to berth next to use… The wind is a steady 20 knots and the seas are crashing over the break wall… where the heck did they come from? </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Many people were at hand to help, they were having difficulty steering. The space they wanted was 2 over from us but another boat was in the berth… next option was between us and another boat …fenders out and adrenaline rushing … everybody yelling in Italian! ahhhh… the captain aborted the plan to berth by us and went 2 more slips down… They managed to wedge into the spot, only a few crunches and scrapes. It took a long many minutes to secure the boat with the wind howling at 25 knots and increasing… whew. We later learned this is their home port and the spot they originally tried to dock was their berth but was taken by a visiting boat. and, to make matters worse, their steering was broken and they were coming off the heavy seas with the emergency tiller… kudos to him for attempting the feat and managing it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The winds continued; surpassing 35 knots regularly… Welcome to the territory of the Mis<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">tral winds. Another local phenomenon of localized winds not associated with a storm barreling down from the mainland. We were up a good deal of the night listening and deciphering the noises. Crushing fenders, creaking lines. clanging halyards. Moaning woodwork. The winds finally abate before daybreak… when the rains started. The salt spray was washed off in no time. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Tomorrow we plan to depart… Corsica, France… Bonaficio! We hear its fabulous and not to be missed…</span></div>
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