*Cover photo:  Loggerhead Key, Dry Tortugas* *This blog post is much delayed as I have been busy living life…and procrastinating* … Continue reading 2019 – A Year in Review

The first part of 2018 brought much colder weather and a few surprises. By January 1st, our cockpit had been … Continue reading Winter and Spring 2018

November and December 2017 brought cooler temperatures but lots of fun and new opportunities. My mom and step-father (Noni and … Continue reading Holiday Season 2017

After getting settled at our new marina, we had some time to explore the area a little before John’s new … Continue reading Settling In and Side Trips

It was early afternoon on September 16, 2017 when we arrived at Seaview House Marina in Stamford, Connecticut.  We were … Continue reading Our New Temporary Home

We have been living aboard now for six months as of February 4, 2018.  Now that things are somewhat settled … Continue reading Take A Tour of S/V Varekai

Shortly after passing Atlantic City, it was my turn to be on night watch.  Glen, thankfully, stayed up with me. … Continue reading Cruising Through Foggy NYC

We left Norfolk on the morning of September 12, 2017.  We had plans to anchor at Smith Island, Maryland that … Continue reading Annapolis and the C & D Canal

We left Charleston, SC on September 6, 2017 and headed offshore going north.  We had hoped to enter the Intracoastal … Continue reading A Slower Pace – Entering and Traveling the ICW