Day 20 – Just Hanging OutPalafox Pier & Yacht Harbour MarinaWe just took it easy this morning, then walked down the street to the Port City Market. Its a little farmers market they have on Saturday mornings. We bought a few things and…
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: Two Weeks Later
Two weeks after northeastern Japan was struck by a massive earthquake and tsunami, the cost of the disaster is becoming clearer. The Japanese government has estimated the direct damage at as much as $310 billion, making it the world’s costliest-ever natural disaster. As of today, more than 10,000 deaths have been confirmed and another 17,000 people remain missing.
Story and photographs here… Japan: Two weeks later.
Story and photographs here… Japan: Two weeks later.
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Dead Flat Calm
Whereas when we got up yesterday morning to foggy conditions, today was completely different. The skies were brilliant blue, no clouds and the wind was calm, as a matter of fact, there was no wind and the water was smo…
Puppy Chow
Our first Lab was an 80 pound black male named Duke. He lived to the ripe old age of 15 but never was able to adapt to the old lobster boat we had at the time. As a puppy Duke ate Purina Puppy Chow. Since then all of our dogs have learned that “pupp…
Go Ahead, Chuckle
I know Spring is supposed to be here. According to the calendar, it’s already Spring, and this morning on TV I see that the cherry trees are in bloom in Washington DC. Here in Connecticut, there are tiny buds on the trees and I’ve see…
Mar 25 – Pensacola, FL
Day 19 – National Naval Aviation MuseumPalafox Pier & Yacht Harbour MarinaWe took the public bus to the National Naval Aviation Museum this morning. Not having a car means finding new ways to get around…we really don’t mind riding buses…
2011 Selene Exuma Rendezvous
Even though the official start date of the Rendezvous was Sunday, March 13, Big Major's anchorage started filling up with Selenes days ahead. Each day a Selene or two arrived dropping their hook and settling in – even more were heard on the VHF. …
3/25/2011 DINNER KEY MARINA AND SAM TAKES DOWN KUKUSHKIN AT SONY ERICSSON OPEN
FRIDAYTOTAL MILES TRAVELED TODAY: 0 NMSUNRISE: 7:20 SUNSET: 7:34HIGH: 88 LOW: 66Today was …
Dania Beach, FL – 3/25/11
This morning we started the day with a nice breakfast prepared by the captain. I think the first mate just may be getting a little spoiled and is expecting this royal treatment more often than it is offered. After breakfast the first order of business …
