Four days ago we arrived in Fort Lauderdale mooring up at the Hyatt’s Pier 66 Marina. When we first entered the marina we didn’t know how long we’d stay. Discussions were had yesterday to leave today but a tropical storm is gaining strength and instead of departing it’s going to be a waiting game. For[Read More]
feelings
After 15 months of living on our boat full-time I feel…
…A wide mix of things – most of them positive with a few negatives thrown in to keep things interesting. In April 2014, my husband 3 ½ year old daughter (at the time) and I left Gibraltar with our newly purchased 2003 56’ Oyster ready to experience a new life. Our intentions were to say[Read More]
Ten months of living on our sailboat full time – Do I have tears of joy or tears of sadness?
It feels like ages since I’ve written about my thoughts and feelings regarding our ‘new’ lifestyle of living on a boat rather than in a house. This time last year, my husband, Simon, and I were living in a temporary apartment taking courses on diesel engines, motors, water pumps, water makers, refrigeration, air conditioning/heating, First[Read More]
Sailing around the world isn't fun when you're not sailing around the world!
The other day someone put a post on Facebook saying that everyone shares the good and not the bad in their life. I think we’ve all been trained to present a version of ourselves to the world that shows we’re strong, successful and living life large. And on the flip side, it’s implied to keep[Read More]
Six months living on the sea – has it been a nightmare or a dream come true?
As we’ve entered our sixth month of living on the sea, I look back in astonishment when I realize that it’s been three years since I quit the “rat-race” and one year since we formally decided to sell-up and sail away. Looking back three years ago – Sleepless nights, anxiety, bad health Three years ago,[Read More]
