As Puerto Rico slips from the sight of our metaphorical rear view mirror, I cannot let it go without declaring my deep affection for this magical island. The four months spent exploring this remarkable location were filled with surprises, frustration, breathtaking beauty, befuddlement, wonder, awe, and people with an easy smile and warm hearts.
Solomon Island – pretty place
As we left Tangier Island, we encountered this ship in the fog. Looked military and we were passing through an area that had been used in the past for “practice”. There were several wrecks that were marked as hazards.Buddy and I ran in the mornin…
Powell Cay, Abaco to Norfolk, VA, 99.9 hrs, 742 NM
Sylvianne is still off in Taiwan and we need to get north of Savannah by June 1. Brother Dave & Brother Bill join me in Abaco. May 21 at 7 am we weigh anchor at Powell Cay. 99.9 hours later we are tied up at Waterside Marina, down…
¡Me Encanto Puerto Rico!
As Puerto Rico slips from the sight of our metaphorical rear view mirror, I cannot let it go without declaring my deep affection for this magical island. The four months spent exploring this remarkable location were filled with surprises, frustration, breathtaking beauty, befuddlement, wonder, awe, and people with an easy smile and warm hearts. Puerto Rico […]
Spring Cove Marina, Solomons, Maryland
The little solar powered car/golf cart that took us to the grocery store yesterday. It had just clouded over so the driver had put up the plastic sides just in case.The lightkeeper and his family lived in the lighthouse; one lighthousekeeper and his wi…
Dozier’s Regatta Point, Deltaville VA
(Wed May 25 – Dist: 58.4 mi; Avg Speed: 10.8 mph; TTT: 5:25 hrs)
To continue on our journey north we had to pass the same areas that the Victory Rover took us on when touring the naval yards. We said goodbye to Norfolk and to Portsmouth across …
Elizabeth City, NC – Harbor of Hospitality! Yes it is!
I noticed when reviewing my previous blogs, that I had failed to publish this blog. Instead it had remained as a draft. So, it is out of order and I apologize. We stayed in Elizabeth City on May 13 just previous to entering the Great Dismal Swamp. If I…
Alligator River to Elizabeth City NC
Out of our slip at Alligator River Marina by 8:10 excited about going to Elizabeth City which is only 4 hours. Looking forward to checking out town & the captain is having pizza cravings.
It took us 3 hours to cross the Abermartle Sou…
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
John, the generator repair guy, came back today and finished working on the generator. Now John, my husband and Captain of our boat, has to change the oil in the generator , run it for about 10 hours and then change it again. We are both so happy that …
Days 53-60 Norfolk, San Antonio, Ft. Myers
Well, after an enjoyable 5 days in Norfolk at the AGLCA Rendezvous, we detoured back to San Antonio for a week for a couple doctor's appointments, hair appointments, etc. and spent time with family and friends. We arrived back on the boat last ni…
