The Ambassador
“That is the US ambassador to South Africa.” Derya whispered to me as she pointed at the people seated directly … Continue reading The Ambassador
Tag: Travel
CAPE OF STORMS: Reunion Island to South Africa
Having sailed “Nor’easter” across the Pacific and most of the Indian Ocean since our March 3 departure from San Diego, … Continue reading CAPE OF STORMS: Reunion Island to South Africa
Passage Notes: Cocos Keeling to Mauritius
After an excellent few days anchored in Refuge Bay, we somewhat sadly weighed anchor and pointed “Nor’easter” southwest towards Mauritius, … Continue reading Passage Notes: Cocos Keeling to Mauritius
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
More Culture than a Biology Lab
My mom expected two weeks of sundowners on beautiful beaches, gourmet dinners at resorts, and plenty of snorkeling. We convinced … Continue reading More Culture than a Biology Lab
Tales from Tonga
My dad held the boat off the steep cliffs of the small island that housed Swallows Cave. He had just … Continue reading Tales from Tonga
The Perils of Pauline
After eight fun-filled days on Niue, a remote island between Tahiti and Tonga, Travis and I needed to get moving … Continue reading The Perils of Pauline
TOGO, TOGO, TOGO!
Have you ever swum in water 16,000 feet deep? It is a strange feeling when you can see 150 feet … Continue reading TOGO, TOGO, TOGO!
Blood, sweat, and lack of water
I awoke after our restful day of snorkeling ready to take on the world. We needed to go on a … Continue reading Blood, sweat, and lack of water
