As we pass through the quiet and peaceful pristine islands of the Calamian group my mind takes me back to September 1944 and the battle of Coron Bay. I see 96 Grumman F6F Hellcat dive bombers strafing the ridge and the 24 Curtiss FB2C Helldivers plu…
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Diving into History
Diving into History
As we pass through the quiet and peaceful pristine islands of the Calamian group my mind takes me back to September 1944 and the battle of Coron Bay. I see 96 Grumman F6F Hellcat dive bombers strafing the ridge and the 24 Curtiss FB2C Helldivers plu…
On to the Play Grounds
We spent several days in Puerto Princesa, provisioning and exploring the town. We had the help of our driver, Roland, who walked me through customs, found everything i needed an was our constant companion, all for two bucks an hour. After we acqu…
On to the Play Grounds
We spent several days in Puerto Princesa, provisioning and exploring the town. We had the help of our driver, Roland, who walked me through customs, found everything i needed an was our constant companion, all for two bucks an hour. After we acqu…
New crew; a Yank and a new country
Again i am blessed with an exceptional crew; smart, industrious, curious and fun. This crew has made one record for sure, the tallest. Sam, at 5’9″ usually towers over all of us but not now, she is the shortest of all the girls. Often people ask if …
New crew; a Yank and a new country
Again i am blessed with an exceptional crew; smart, industrious, curious and fun. This crew has made one record for sure, the tallest. Sam, at 5’9″ usually towers over all of us but not now, she is the shortest of all the girls. Often people ask if …
A New Flag to Fly
It has been a year since we entered a new country and then it was only a brief stop in Brunei. The last two years have brought us to now familiar places, cultures and people. i must admit after four years of new a bit of familiarity was welcome but th…
A New Flag to Fly
It has been a year since we entered a new country and then it was only a brief stop in Brunei. The last two years have brought us to now familiar places, cultures and people. i must admit after four years of new a bit of familiarity was welcome but th…
And then sometimes you need a little help
My last post addressed the need to be resourceful and independent when it comes to keeping ye ol gal going. i am been amazed at what i really can do if no other help is around. Cruising in Indonesia is fantastic, and one of the reasons it is so is the…
And then sometimes you need a little help
My last post addressed the need to be resourceful and independent when it comes to keeping ye ol gal going. i am been amazed at what i really can do if no other help is around. Cruising in Indonesia is fantastic, and one of the reasons it is so is the…
