Norfolk, VA–What a great surprise!

Sailor called to sea The Dismal Swamp didn’t get its name because of its cheerful ambiance so being used to that environment we were pleasantly surprised by all the upscale atmosphere Norfolk had to offer.  The Waterside Marina is located right…

Cedros Island

5/5 Cinco de Mayo! (Continued…)

Thetis Bank

5/4 Wednesday (Continued…)

So, what do you think?

May 2 (almost) 2011

This is very unusual.  I’m writing a Monday Message  ON A MONDAY.  I intend to post it to the Travels of YA Blog—and YA is actually travelling!  Imagine that!
Last week was busy, fun, interesting, adj. adj. adj.   E…

Dublin Castle, Viking Splash Tour & National Archaeology Museum

Today we toured The Dublin Castle, built in the 12 century. The castle was built on the original site of a DanishViking fortress dating back to 930AD. There where many rooms in the castle that we didn’t see. They’re preparing for the visit of Queen Eli…

Dinner in Temple Bar Dublin Ireland

Dublin Castle

#34-A May 2011 Warderick Wells – Cambridge – Black Point Settlement




Exuma’s rugged terrain

 It’s a hefty hike up a jagged limestone trail to Boo Boo Hill at Warderick Wells. A tradition of cruisers is to take a piece of driftwood with t…

Underway again

Her Sweetness is all shiny and beautiful after going to the boat beauty salon. Nick also put a coat of clear gloss on the brightwork (teak) – it needs one more coat, but that will get done later. We’ve spent a month here and it’s getting too hot – …