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+.
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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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Happy New Year
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” — Albert Einstein
Happy New Years…I hope 2017 brings happiness, health and adventure to all of you. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on where we’ve been, the things that are important to us and what we’d like to achieve in the future. With each passing year the months seem to pass faster than the year before and it’s hard to imagine how so many years and wonderful events have past so quickly. I really feel we have been blessed our whole life and we have enjoyed every stage. Yet each stage seems to get better than the one before…maybe that’s the way it’s suppose to be.
Looking Back at 2016
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” —Dr. Seuss
In January we began our cruising year in the Florida Keys where we enjoyed the company of cruising friends and a full schedule of fun activities.
Travel Stats
Click here to go to The Pearl’s travel map.
(expand the drop downs on the right side of the map for more information)
Stan and I both keep logs of information about our travels. Mine are more about the places we’ve been and stayed, his are more technical…sorry to the guys who read this blog that would enjoy more technical info, but that’s just not my thing. For information on where we’ve docked and anchored please refer to my Travel Logs.
Merry Christmas
“The best keeps getting better all the time.” –Allan Jackson
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…2016 was another amazing year and we feel blessed to have the life we are living. Our year was divided between adventures on the water and delightful time spent with our growing family.
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Nov. 14 – Beautiful Fall Day
Rockport Harbor
“It’s amazing how a little tomorrow can make up for a whole lot of yesterday.” ― John Guare
“It’s amazing how a little tomorrow can make up for a whole lot of yesterday.” ― John Guare
It was a beautiful day to be on the water, although our purpose for cruising today was to fill our fuel tanks…any excuse to be on the water on a day like today is a good thing.
Nov. 6 – Rockport, TX
Rockport Harbor
“The world above is a wonderful place. But everyone knows the true magic lies…under the sea, where the water is clear and the fish swim free.” ―Sebastian, The Little Mermaid
One of the things I enjoy doing when we stay in Rockport is working at the Aquarium at Rockport Harbor. It’s located across the parking lot from the boat, so my commute is very short. Working there gives me a chance to contribute to the community, visit with people from all over the country and get to know other volunteers who live in the area.
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Nov. 2 – Totally Out of Florida
“What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.” – C.S. Lewis
We finally have our car back in Texas. It’s been sitting at Ortega River Marina for almost seven months. I drove Stan to the airport in Houston on Saturday and he caught a late flight to Jacksonville. He arrived about 9:45 eastern time and took Uber to the marina. The car was in great shape and started quickly, so he thought he’d drive west just a little before he stopping for the night. Fate had other plans…he couldn’t find a hotel room anywhere from Jacksonville to Pensacola. Every room was full, seems Florida State University played in Tallahassee on Saturday and everywhere was packed.
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