I would have only thought of Georgia as a deep-south state of America had my father not come to this Caucus nation nearly thirty years ago to help design a school for disadvantaged youth. HeContinue reading
Earth Shake Deja Vu
It also happened in the middle of the night, 3 am, but it was summer, thanks be to god. I was fifteen years old. We had visitors over and all of us were sleeping. IContinue reading
Change of Plans
This past November plans are made, and tickets booked for me to join the boys-only crew of Eventually in the Canary Islands and help sail it across the Atlantic to winter in the Caribbean. The womenContinue reading
Back to my Roots
After some helpful nudging from follow sailors, Zach takes advantage of being in Turkey to undergo hair transplant surgery.
Uncrackable Nut
“It may be a bit on the pricey side,” our friend Jens explains over a beer at the marina after telling him of our plans to visit Israel, “But if you want to see aContinue reading
Holy Gun Land
“Thanks for coming folks, and please be aware, we are providing armed escorts to ensure a safe return to the Western Wall,” our tour guide casually informs the group as we file our way upContinue reading
Most Enthusiastic Traveler
Pop comes for an extended visit and does what he does best–injecting unmitigated enthusiasm into whichever foreign land or culture he encounters.
Back in the Saddle
With the boat in order and the loosening of covid restrictions, we get back into the rhythm of cruising along exquisite Turkish coastlines.
Lockdown Haulout
We’re finally back to our boat in Turkey after 18-months of lockdown in Aus, and get busy getting her back into ship-shape.
Winter Birthday
Zach celebrates his first ‘winter’ birthday at a beautiful hot springs spa during a brief reprieve from lockdown.