Monthly Archives: December 2014
Gingerbread houses, alligators, and more fishing
Things are finally slowing down after the Christmas festivities, the kids enjoyed every minute of celebrating Jesus birthday and we had some fun times with new friends. All the kids on boats got together Christmas day to make gingerbread houses, … Continue reading
Driving lessons, Christmas caroling, and swimming in December
December 13, 2014 We are loving our new ride! Jack Jack had his first driving lesson and seems to have a knack for it. I fully expect to have my own private chauffeur in a couple years. Yesterday we started … Continue reading
Sand castles, unexpected dips in the ocean, and a little rock climbing
December 1, 2014 Just anchored in Cabo San Lucas, the southernmost tip of Baja California, after a 165nm sail. Nice sail and beautiful sunrise this morning. The evening before we left Mag Bay, Jack and the kids made a sand … Continue reading
Surf landings, giant shrimp, and turkey on Thanksgiving
November 23, 2014 Packed up the dinghy to have a beach afternoon yesterday but had to abort because of big breaking waves. Our last two surf landings (think California surfing waves) were very wet and the kids weren’t so keen … Continue reading
Whales and lobsters and mahi mahi
November 19, 2014 Sailed 55 bumpy miles yesterday, the boat handled beautifully, I love this boat. The whales are currently migrating south so we spent the day trying to figure out what kind of whales we saw blowing and surfacing. … Continue reading
Laundry day, dinghy on wheels, fish from sea to sushi
November 15, 2014 Arrived in Turtle Bay yesterday afternoon after a 31 hour sail, I didn’t feed the fish, not even once!! What do we do for 31 hours on the high seas? Well, the kids made a fort under … Continue reading