We spent a wonderful day at Ephesus near Selcuk Turkey. The ruins are amazing and vast. The site is very well preserved, and it is amazing the plumbing, architecture, art and advanced lifestyle the ancient city had. Ephesus was originally a port city, …
Next Stop Cornwall
The second start of the Trans-Atlantic Race is underway. The Maltese Falcon has but one turn to make at the start line then it is almost a straight shot to England. That’s good because this behemoth is not at all maneuverable. Most racing sailboats set their sails shortly before the start and, during, the countdown, […]
And We're Off!! – Days on the Loop-1
Travel Portland, CT to Branford CTDate June 29, 2011Miles 55Time 7 HoursCumulative Miles 55Finally, …
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
This stained glass window at St. Mark’s reminded me of my grandchildren.St. Francis statue at St. Mark’sMaybe the chopsticks weren’t such a good idea. John even ate his Thai food with chopsticks. Wow!The four of us walked into town. Norm and John went …
Sun has set on Great Loop adventure
Today I “crossed my wake” on Breaking Away, and the end has come to this glorious Great Loop trip after 14 months. This picture captures the very moment I reached the spot near the originating marina in Kent Narrows where I turned north back on May 4, …
Empuria Brava to Rade d’Agay
25th June 2011
We finally departed for the last time from Empuria Brava to begin our 2011 cruising in earnest. Not to suggest that we had not enjoyed our time in this “Venice of Spain”, with its miles of canals lined with quaint fishermen’s…
Empuria Brava to Cannes
25th June 2011
We finally departed for the last time from Empuria Brava to begin our 2011 cruising in earnest. Not to suggest that we had not enjoyed our time in this “Venice of Spain”, with its miles of canals lined with quaint fishermen’s…
Sun has set on Great Loop adventure
Today I “crossed my wake” on Breaking Away, and the end has come to this glorious Great Loop trip after 14 months. This picture captures the very moment I reached the spot near the originating marina in Kent Narrows where I turned north back on May 4, …
