We recently cut the lines, and ventured out to one of our favorite anchoring spots for an overnight. Keewaydin Island, for our boat, can only be approached on high tide. It’s Izzy’s favorite place – dogs are allowed on the beach. Duri…
USS Yorktown
The USS Yorktown is the second of twenty-four Essex-class aircraft carriers launched during World War II. The Yorktown served in World War II and Vietnam and was the recovery ship for Apollo 8, the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon. Today the Yorktown is a National Historic Landmark and open for tours as part…
Well, We Never…
This week Dylan and Dee Dee have suffered more injustices. They were banished to the master stateroom while the new carpeting was being laid in the salon. OK, so maybe there are worse things than lying around on a soft bed, sniffing smells through the …
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
The three-mile-long Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge crosses the Cooper River between Charleston and Mt. Pleasant. The bridge has a pedestrian and cycle lane with fabulous views to the city, the river and out to sea. We got the bikes down and spent a great day riding through Charleston and across the bridge, and explored a…
FPB in the Press: Soundings Feature Now Live Online
There is a double feature now live in print and online at Soundings Magazine… The first article is written by …Read More
Thoughtful Thursday
I missed wordless Wednesday…so here’s thougthtful Thursday. Thanks for reading our blog and spending part of your day with us. The Pearl is also on Facebook – stop by and say hi or follow us on Google+.
Charleston Arrival
As we neared Charleston City Marina from sea, we’d started to wonder if we were heading in the right direction. The marina was supposed to be walking distance from downtown, but where were the tall buildlings? The city, it turns out, looks different from other downtowns due to zoning restrictions that limit building heights. We’d…
Birds of a feather….
Nate and Primo had a special visitor this week while at Sunset Bay Marina in Stuart. Margo, an Umbrella Cockatoo, along whit her human friend, Michael, came over for a short visit. Margo has been in contact with us for several years as she wanted to learn about life aboard a boat in preparation for […]
FPB 70 Construction Update: A “Stan”dard Sense of Scale
This just in from Circa Marine in Whangarei–Stan Creighton, who with wife Valerie has laid claim to FPB 70-1, is …Read More
Bahamas Day Dreams
“Paradise is always where love dwells.” ―Jean Paul
It seems like all the cruisers are either in the Bahamas or on their way this month…making me long for the crystal clear water, beautiful deserted beaches and the slow tranquil life of the islands. As wonderful as it would be in the Bahamas we’ve been enjoying our time at home.
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| Treasure Cay – Abaco |
The best part of taking a break from cruising is the time we get to spend with family…especially our little grand children. We’re enjoying playtime, walks, exploring, hugs, kisses, story time and sleep overs with our little wonders. It’s an incredible way to spend the winter…and the temperature here in south Texas aren’t bad either. It’s been a moderate winter and with most days in the 60s and 70s…just the way I like it.
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| It’s not the Bahamas, but our beach isn’t bad. |
When we start missing time on the water and our minds start wandering to the islands…we take Texas Pearl out for a short cruise or we go for a walk on the beach that is just outside our front door. The Bahamas do look wonderful and I’m enjoying everyone’s photos, but life at home is good and we’re soaking in all the family time we can.
We’ll be returning to The Pearl the beginning of April to do projects on the boat and get it ready for our seventh season of cruising…so stay turned for details!
The morning view from my port hole on Texas Pearl
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