April 24-27 Chicago, IL Part II

By on May 4, 2023 in The Pearl
At its best, travel should challenge our preconceptions and most cherished views, cause us to rethink our assumptions, shake us a bit, make us broader minded and more understanding. –Arthur Frommer
We did a lot of walking while we were in Chicago…over 15 miles in three days. We wandered the beautiful streets taking in the sights and doing a little shopping. We also walked along the riverwalk and the lake. Here’s a little of the history we learned.

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At Anchor St. Simons Ga.

By on May 3, 2023 in Sylken Sea

At anchor close to St. Simon’s Sound. As forecast the relentless winds are dropping allowing a possible 48 hr passage starting early in the am. Morehead City here we come.

At Anchor St. Simons Ga.

By on May 3, 2023 in Sylken Sea

At anchor close to St. Simon’s Sound. As forecast the relentless winds are dropping allowing a possible 48 hr passage starting early in the am. Morehead City here we come.

April 24-27 Chicago, IL Part I

By on May 3, 2023 in The Pearl
“If your absence doesn’t affect them, your presence never mattered.” – Suyog Potdar 
My parents both grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and I spent a lot of time here as a child. My grandma would take us down to the Loop…making sure we got to ride on a bus, a train and the L (elevated train). We visited all the museums and the large department stores. It was a true experience for a young child from the country and I have wonderful memories of the time I’ve spent there. But it’s been over forty years since I’ve visited the area and things have changed a lot. 

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Hyak Lake Snowshoe

By on May 2, 2023 in M/V Dirona

The snowshoe route to Hyak Lake leads just east of the Summit Central ski runs at the Summit at Snoqualmie. We set off on St. Patrick’s Day among the ski and snowboarding crowd, with frequent glimpses to the ski runs as we progressed. We mostly were following Hyak Creek, almost completely covered over with snow,…

Cumberland

By on May 1, 2023 in Sylken Sea

Back in the USA. Cumberland Island. Some crazy weather last little while. Hoping things settle down and we can jump outside for a run north.

Cumberland

By on May 1, 2023 in Sylken Sea

Back in the USA. Cumberland Island. Some crazy weather last little while. Hoping things settle down and we can jump outside for a run north.

Inside Passage to Alaska 2023: Part One

By on April 30, 2023 in Idyll Time

With all of our boat projects finished, it’s time to push away from the docks and point the bow North towards Alaska.  But before doing so, we must clear out of Canada on our work order and re-enter under a cruising permit. This is called “Turning the Flag” and is a relatively easy process with the […]

Cirque du Soleil Corteo

By on April 30, 2023 in M/V Dirona

The Cirque du Soleil show Corteo came to Climate Pledge Arena this year, and we somehow managed to snag last-minute front-row seats. The show is about a clown, Mauro, who imagines his own funeral procession and is told in typical Cirque du Soleil fashion through skilled acrobats dressed in fantastic costumes. We had an excellent…

April in Sidney

By on April 26, 2023 in Idyll Time

A few weeks turned into almost a month as we waited on Spring to arrive in Sidney.  We needed just a few days of good weather to repair some small gel coat cracks but it has been cold and raining almost non stop.  April usually sees some good weather here in Sidney but not this year. Now […]