Maine in June
We made a road trip to Maine to visit our cruising friends in June. Yup, a land trip during boating season – that surely shows how important these folks are to us! We met Sam and Kayda in Portland where … Continued
Before the Summer
Here it is September, and I am writing a blog titled “Before the Summer.” Without a doubt, I am lagging behind. A strong urge to overcome my blog procrastination has finally compelled me to get this done before the time … Continued
OPBs, or “Other People’s Boats”
Although I was fine with staying home this winter, Al missed cruising. What’s a guy to do?? Flashback #1 to late August, 2016 – We met Colin on our stop in Lake Tashmoo on Martha’s Vineyard. Colin did find the … Continued
A SAILBoat in St. Pete
Sunday found us back on the road again, a long traveling day from the Keys north and then back to the west coast, this time to St. Petersburg. We had an excellent reason to visit St. Petersburg – Magnolia, our Morgan … Continued
Saturday in the Keys: From Flea Market to Bocce
Saturday was our last day in the Keys with Tim and Amanda and what a full day it was. We kicked it off with a trip to the Big Pine Flea Market, held on Saturdays and Sundays. There were booths with … Continued
Outdoors in the Keys
What does everyone wish for when they travel or vacation? Good weather. We didn’t have good weather, we had great weather. First on the list – beach time! We packed a picnic lunch and headed to nearby Bahia Honda State … Continued
The Keys to Florida
That title should really read “the Florida Keys.” Visiting the Keys is on my bucket list – time to check it off. Our timing was just right. Tim and Amanda are spending the months of December through March in the … Continued
Florida – West Coast to East Coast
I can’t believe I am still trying to write the blogs from our 3-week trip to Mexico and Florida! We have been home for almost one month. These next few blogs actually have boats and water in them. When we … Continued
Last Day in San Miguel de Allende
Seven full days in San Miguel, but nine blogs to describe it. Overkill? No, not at all. We managed to fill every day with something fun or interesting or both. I can see how San Miguel has even more to offer … Continued
The Streets of San Miguel
San Miguel is filled with striking examples of Neoclassical and Neo-Gothic architecture from colonial periods. Given more time, it would have been especially nice to take an “architectural walking tour” and learn more about styles and construction. But it does not really … Continued