Photo Above – Outside Los Mochis Bus Station January 21, 2015 DAY ONE The six of us (Ed, Barb, Mary, Kirk, Jay and me) stood …
Sail Blog
My father introduced me to sailing. My very first trip was in the summer of 1965 when he chartered a 32’ sailboat out of Miami to take our family to Bimini. The sun was just setting as they untied the lines and I remember the thrill of sailing into the unknown. I had no idea what to expect. I had jitters in my belly as we ventured out to sea. The wind blew through my hair and I watched the moon slowly rise overhead. I was captivated by dark clouds as they rushed in to meet us. A squall appeared on deck and I was sent below. Then morning came. I sat on the bow of the boat as it rocked gently. We were anchored just outside Bimini. Everywhere I looked I saw clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and tall palm trees swaying in the breeze. The air smelled fresh and all was peaceful. I was hooked.
Posted on 10th February, 2015
Journey to Copper Canyon; Stowaways, Searches, and One Photo Too Many
Posted on 31st January, 2015
Mazatlan – Chapter One
January 29, 2015 Coming from La Paz to Mazatlan, Mazatlan is, in a word, overwhelming. La Paz is a sleepy town compared to Mazatlan’s sprawling …
Posted on 28th January, 2015
The Crossing
January 21, 2015 It was Monday, January 12th and finally, it was time to go. The weather window was perfect and our good friends, Alison …
Posted on 3rd January, 2015
A Test in Patience
January 3, 2015 It has been over a month since we arrived in La Paz and here we sit. In the slip. At first, the …
Posted on 7th December, 2014
Some Things I’ve Learned
December 5, 2014 I cannot believe how exhausted I am. This trip – this month-long trip – has been challenging. But with every challenge, we …
Posted on 7th December, 2014
Almost There
December 4. 2014 We are on our last leg, from Ensenada de los Muertos to La Paz. We are not sailing and I don’t even …
Posted on 6th December, 2014
Beneath the Surface
December 2, 2014 Jay is always reminding me that to be a good writer, one has to be observant. So, as we arrived in Marina …
Posted on 28th November, 2014
About Last Night…
The Morning After November 26, 2014 Nothing says a rough night than Ramen for breakfast. It was dusk and I was at the helm. The …
