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A busy day

Today (Wednesday), we planned a very agressive day with a drive back to Hyde Park to visit Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s bithplace (Springwood), the FDR Presidential Library and Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-Kill home followed by a 40 mile …

Year 2 Day 106

Today is Wednesday, July 11th and we're currently at Bobcaygeon having arrived here about noon.  We've found the Canadians to be so courteous and friendly up until today.  I have to say that the marinas on the Trent-Severn are rather small us…

Our Nations Capital

We left Hampton last Friday for a 2- day trip to Washington, DC. The night before we left a good friend, Barb Murphy, who worked at Lockheed with Julie and I visited the boat and went to dinner with us. We had a great time talking about the …

"Anna Mae"

Well, we lasted about 90 days without a boat… We sold Thor in April and decided to take some time off from boating. Then, we found this beautiful Nordhavn 62 in Anacortes Washington and fell in love all over again with the wonderful boats that Nordha…

Burrett’s Rapids Lock

Tied up at a lock tonight after a very quiet trip down from the wall in downtown Ottawa. Eight locks today, very few traveling. Plan to go on to Merrickville tomorrow

Burrett’s Rapids Lock

Tied up at a lock tonight after a very quiet trip down from the wall in downtown Ottawa. Eight locks today, very few traveling. Plan to go on to Merrickville tomorrow

A Rare sight, Orangutans in the wild

Borneo has long held the mysteries of ancient primeval jungles and exotic animals seen nowhere else on earth.  The jungles of Borneo draw explorers and naturalists from far away.  One of the most mangiest creatures to dwell in these fore…

NYC Day 49

 We enjoyed two nights at Liberty Landing.  Nice to take it easy for a day.  We have traveled 1772 miles since Sarasota, Fl.

WE bicycled every day here.  great trail south from the  marina through the Liberty State Park.

Preparations for the Welland Canal

Russian “Luna” 115 meters long and seven stories high and crew or 40. When a vessel is approaches, armed guards with shotguns appear on the rail to keep you away. Note helicopter and other assorted toys. Port Dalhousie Pier Marina has been a wonderful place to harbor for three days.  There is a re-modeled carousel […]

July 11 – Port Lavaca, TX

DistractionsWinter Harbor MarinaAs much as we enjoy cruising, there are just some distractions that are more enjoyable. The arrival of our little princess is the best distraction we could have. Mayven Raye arrived on Monday, healthy and beautiful, and …