Mauritius and Reunion: Agony and Ecstasy
My last post detailed our somewhat rocky arrival to Mauritius, but ended with “Nor’easter” being in fine fettle, the crew … Continue reading Mauritius and Reunion: Agony and Ecstasy
Tag: Adventure
La Chapelle
My alarm played it’s melodic tune next to my head as I felt around for my phone with my eyes … Continue reading La Chapelle
Paradise
The smell of fresh homemade pancakes from a Betty Crocker cookbook recipe wafted through the galley of Nor’easter. I cooked … Continue reading Paradise
Somewhere in the Indian Ocean
I apologize to our followers for my failure to post blogs over the past few months, but since leaving Darwin, … Continue reading Somewhere in the Indian Ocean
Gratitude
We have been on a broad reach for the last three days, with steady wind such that we haven’t had … Continue reading Gratitude
Dragons and Mantas and Monkeys, Oh My!
We walked through the dirty port, jumped over several muddy grey puddles, avoided the garbage scattered everywhere, and turned onto … Continue reading Dragons and Mantas and Monkeys, Oh My!
Where There’s Smoke…
We planned to leave Darwin on Monday but projects materialized so we decided to stay a little longer. That gave … Continue reading Where There’s Smoke…
Crikey Mate!
“Dead tourist found in Adelaide River by tour company.” The headline caught my attention so I continued to read the … Continue reading Crikey Mate!
Passage Notes: Port Vila, Vanuatu to Thursday Island, Australia (1550 NM “Nautical Miles”)
As you, our loyal readers, recline in your favorite chair savoring a morning coffee, or evening cocktail, depending on when … Continue reading Passage Notes: Port Vila, Vanuatu to Thursday Island, Australia (1550 NM “Nautical Miles”)
The Dwarf with a Big Black Beard
The plane landed in Ambrym at the “airport”, which had no check in, nor baggage claim, nor security, and only … Continue reading The Dwarf with a Big Black Beard
(Almost) Circumnavigation 