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When we discovered that we’d be going to the Seattle area early in September for the birth of a new grand child, it hit me that, Wow, I’ve always wanted to go sailing in the San Juan Islands and September would be a great time to visit this area, a Mecca for sailors. Yes, […]
Originally posted in 2014. When I tell people we went sailing in and around the idyllic islands of the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia I get blank looks. Like, where is that? It isn’t that far from Italy—a popular European destination. Take a look at a map. (See Below) . Lots of cruises...
The British Virgin Islands are one of those places that I love going back to over and over. WHY? Well, it is great to get out of Michigan winter, especially in Feb. or March, but mostly it is a fabulous spot for sailors. The Sir Frances Drake Passageway, the many little islands with cute...
Not too long ago I was hanging out in Hong Kong with my son and new daughter-in-law, meeting her extended family and celebrating their marriage. At one point in the week, Justin asked me, “Well, Mom, how do you like Hong Kong? Is this a place you’d like to come back to repeatedly?” Hard...
You can just feel it……when you arrive in the British Virgin Islands (BVI’s) you know you will have a good time. People are happy. They smile and say hello, striking up random conversations. Actually, the BVI’s are darn near perfect. Mecca for sailers. Gorgeous water....
Experiencing Chicago from the water is a whole different experience than from land. After crossing the lake with several hours with only sea and sky surrounding us, the hint of the skyline was a welcome and stunning view. It seemed impossible to me that what appeared to be tumbled piles of...