July 13-16 Hattie’s Visit

By on July 18, 2026 in The Pearl
“To my grandchild, you are my reminder that the simple things in life bring the most joy.” –Unknown 
Hattie’s visit to the boat was all about being on or in the water. She requested we pick her up and go straight to the boat. No wasting time in Lewisburg…at least not at the start of her time with us. It was the perfect weather to spend hours on the water. In fact it was the only way to stay cool. It was very hot and humid and the lake water felt amazing.

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July 8-11 New Hope, PA

By on July 17, 2026 in The Pearl
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain
 
It’s hard to believe but we’re celebrating our 45th anniversary. We enjoy little getaways to mark each year. They aren’t extravagant or showy trips but small getaways were we can relax and enjoy what brings us happiness. This year we decided to explore a cute small town east of us here in Pennsylvania. New Hope is a picturesque riverfront borough in Bucks County, roughly 30 miles north of Philadelphia and 70 miles south of New York City. It’s packed with artsy boutiques, historic inns and has an active theater scene. The streets are lined with shops and antique stores. The food scene shines with cozy cafés and riverside restaurants. 

New Hope is located along the route of the Old York Road, the onetime main highway between Philadelphia and New York City. It was generally regarded as the halfway point, where travelers would stay overnight and be ferried across the Delaware River the next morning. It is said that the night before George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River, he lodged in New Hope, and then destroyed the ferry so the British Army could not follow him. 

The town was originally settled in 1715 as Coryell’s Ferry. It was officially renamed New Hope after a devastating fire in 1790 that destroyed much of the town. The successful rebuilding inspired a new sense of hope. Hence the name New Hope. The borough was officially incorporated in 1837.

Across the Delaware River is the town of Lambertville, NJ. We both thought this town offered more shops, antique stores and restaurants that we were interested in. It was fun to explore both places.

We stayed at a cute little B&B called Porches on the Towpath. It was right downtown within walking distance of everything.

Our home for three nights.

The streets in New Hope and Lmbertville were full of historic buildings filled with shops and restaurants.

Our first night in town we enjoyed dinner along the Delaware River at a place called Martine’s River House. Dinner was delicious and the view was nice.

Stan had the grilled salmon with vegetables, potatoes and a mustard cream sauce. I had the caramelized  scallops with sweet corn risotto and chorizo with paprika butter.

Looking back at New Hope from the bridge.

Both New Hope (Delaware Canal) and Lambertville, NJ (Delaware and Raritan Canal) built a canal to carry goods, lumber and coal to major cities like Philadelphia. Each was built within years of each other. Both are now used as multi-use linear parks. We walked sections of each and thought the NJ canal towpath trail was prettier.
The D&R Canal in Lamberrtville.
We had a lite lunch at this cute little place in Lambertville twice.
We enjoyed our dinner so much at Karla’s that we went back a second night. The restaurant is located in a building built in 1830s

Two nights…two pictures.

I had the vodka rigatoni the first night and Cheese Tortellini on the next visit. Stan enjoyed the sweet potato crusted flounder and the halibut special with mango salsa.

The New Hope Railroad in Bucks County, PA, was established in 1891 as part of the Reading Company, the line was a vital passenger and freight route until public commuter service ended in 1952. Today it operates out of the iconic 1891 “Witch’s Hat” station, offering scenic excursions through the historic Delaware Valley.
Bucks County Playhouse is located on the site of a former grist mill on the banks of the Delaware River. The original structure was built in 1790 after the devastating fire. The Playhouse opened in 1939 and became a legendary “summer stock” destination where Broadway stars escaped the un-airconditioned city to try out new productions. It quickly became “America’s Most Famous Summer Theater” where legends like Robert Redford and Grace Kelly once performed. 

July 8-11 New Hope, PA

By on July 17, 2026 in The Pearl
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect.” -Mark Twain

It’s hard to believe but we’re celebrating our 45th anniversary. We enjoy little getaways to mark each year. They aren’t extravagant or showy trips but small getaways were we can relax and enjoy what brings us happiness. This year we decided to explore a cute small town east of us here in Pennsylvania. New Hope is a picturesque riverfront borough in Bucks County, roughly 30 miles north of Philadelphia and 70 miles south of New York City. It’s packed with artsy boutiques, historic inns and has an active theater scene. The streets are lined with shops and antique stores. The food scene shines with cozy cafés and riverside restaurants. 

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Lunch and Groceries in New Providence Island (Nassau), The Bahamas

By on July 17, 2026 in Kosmos

Sunrise on Thursday, March 26 This morning, the anchorage was rolly and uncomfortable. We did our morning routine of school and chores, but Christi and Keith had to stop school work early because they were both getting nauseated from trying … Continue reading →

Moving From Norman Cay in the Exumas to Clifton Bay in New Providence Island, The Bahamas

By on July 16, 2026 in Kosmos

Dawn on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 And the sunrise. Eric and Christi both slept poorly because the snubber was making a lot of noise throughout the night. The smell of trash burning was strong this morning, just as it had … Continue reading →

Snorkeling The Aquarium and Transiting to Norman Cay, Exuma Islands, The Bahamas

By on July 14, 2026 in Kosmos

continued… We quickly got the dinghy down, got the snorkeling gear out of the lazarette, suited up and hopped into the dinghy. Here was a shot of the rock called The Aquarium. There were moorings on the southwest side of … Continue reading →

Staniel Cay to The Aquarium (next to O’Brien Cay), Exuma Islands, The Bahamas

By on July 13, 2026 in Kosmos

Sunrise on Tuesday, March 24 First thing this morning, we went to the airport to say goodbye to Tiki Tour’s guest, Angela (who was going home) and their crew member, Keira (who was going on a short trip). They unloaded … Continue reading →

Keith’s Perspective on Hog Cay in The Ragged Islands/Le point de vue de Keith sur Hog Cay, dans les îles Ragged

By on July 12, 2026 in Kosmos

Saturday, February 14 – Friday, February 20: This week has been fun. On Saturday, we moved to Hog Cay. Once we got there, Mom made some food, then we went to shore with the other families. On Sunday, we headed over … Continue reading →

Moving from Big Major to Staniel Cay, Exuma Islands, The Bahamas

By on July 11, 2026 in Kosmos

Dawn on Monday, March 23 And the sunrise. The wind had shifted again, and it was a little rolly in the anchorage this morning. While Eric was outside this morning, he saw an OC Tender with a fast motor go … Continue reading →

Busy Day in the Exumas — Rachel’s Bubble Bath, Big Milestone Achieved, Dinghy Motor Failure, and Back to Big Major

By on July 10, 2026 in Kosmos

The anchorage at dawn on Sunday, March 22 When we got up, we were pleased to see that the forecast had been correct — the wind had shifted so that anchoring at Rachel’s Bubble Bath would be comfortable today. As … Continue reading →