Yearly Archives: 2018

“Connection” and Baddeck “Connection.” That was the word that Amanda, our new Canadian friend used twice when describing, on two separate occasions, what she sought when traveling in new communities. This got me thinking about my own traveling experiences and what we all seek on our “great explores”. Absolutely who could argue that when travelingContinue reading ““Connection” and Baddeck”

The Bras d’Or Lake We are currently in St. Peters having just cleared through the lock on Wednesday.  We ran overnight from Halifax and arrived right at the bridge and lock opening at 0800.    St. Peters is a very small community yet locals turn up every morning to greet arriving motor and sailing vessels. Continue reading “The Bras d’Or Lake”

Flags, Maps and Practical Matters While talking to my sister I was reminded today of a sentiment that I have shared on numerous occasions while reading the blogs of other cruisers. Sometimes when we are exploring and becoming; out of necessity as much as interest, intimately familiar with an area, we forget that people readingContinue reading “Maps, Flags and Practical Matters”

Halifax, Nova Scotia We arrived after an easy day trip from Lunenburg and we were so pleased to see that we would be docked right in the heart of the downtown Halifax waterfront. In fact, just before we left, Chip, a great friend of ours sent us a clip of Jack jumping up and downContinue reading “Halifax, NS”

8 weeks – 1700 miles – 2 Countries – 9 Cities….. and counting… LUNENBERG, NS We left Maine nearly 2 weeks ago and we have had tons of fun since that departure. We had a 33 hour passage from Maine to Lunenburg, NS and had beautiful weather for the entire trip. We were really ableContinue reading “LUNENBERG, NS”

So Long to Maine and the Lovett’s It has been a fantastic week with one day and adventure more exciting than the last! Among the highlights: We hiked two very lovely trails on 2 different days. One trail took us to the ocean and fun rocks to climb, and the other along a fresh waterContinue reading “So Long to Maine and the Lovett’s”

We arrived in Southwest Harbor,  Maine on Monday, July 9th to the most amazing weather and views I have ever seen.  After a bit of tidying and settling as well as a napping by the April K crew – we checking in and got our plans for the week. Our friends from Stuart, Jennifer andContinue reading “Maine”

Hello everyone and Happy 4th of July.  I say this even on the 7th of July because never have I ever found a more patriotic group of revelers than the folks from Massachusetts who have been having a party for a week.   Rumor has it this is due to the 4th falling on aContinue reading “Happy 4th of July!”

Cape Lookout, North Carolina   If there is a more beautiful anchorage on the East Coast, I haven’t found it. Just inside of the treacherous “Graveyard of the Atlantic” as these Carolina Capes are affectionately called, lies one of the most tranquil and pristine anchorages I have ever seen. She is protected on all sidesContinue reading “Cape Lookout, North Carolina”

Most of you know that we had planned this weeks schedule to coincide with my family’s yearly trip to Sunset Beach. My sister Kelly and her family, My brother Tim and his family, and my mom and her husband have been coming to this area every year for 25, 15 and a few years respectively.Continue reading “Southport”