With a kiddo currently adapting to life in Brazil, friends with family members moving into care facilities, and memories of my own transition aboard and back off again, I'm aware just how many major changes we make year over year. I'm not one to seek them out and am slow to adjust, but once I get my rhythms down, I'm good. Until the next upheaval. LOL!
Living aboard and in motion, no two days are quite alike. And yet, the patterns are there. I love how the two of you weave yourselves into them.
The logistics of each life.....everyone has them for certain. I had to teach myself to drink black coffee....but now there is shelf-stable dairy, thank goodness!
It has been my privilege to meet you in person and I love that we'll be following each other from here regardless of geography. Best of luck with the screenplays! J
These letters are so interesting. There is so much in them that I would never have thought about unless I was sailing around the world! I'm definitely not a sailor--I get seasick just looking at a boat. But I sure admire you for your courage, adventure, and skill as you travel the seas. Best wishes to all of you, and I look forward to all of your updates. You are amazing women!
Thank you so much for these kind words Lois. It’s great to have you on board, and we’ll try to keep the motion to a level that won’t make you seasick from reading us.
I sure appreciate that, Linda. I’ll do my best not to get sick. I don’t know whether I told you or not, but I actually managed to cross the Drake Passage without getting seasick. I was one of the six people on the ship—the others were crew members—who didn’t woof my cookies. I had a LOT of people praying for me. It worked. I love reading about your adventures.
Prayer sure helped me through that passage! There is no other explanation. Because I wasn’t overcome with seasickness, it was actually a lot of fun. I don’t plan on doing it again though. I was on a very small ship, so it was right up there with my top ten wild adventures.
Best regards to you as you sail the seas! Blessings and prayers to keep you safe. L
Again, I'm loving the sharing of these stories. I certainly have never thought of all the daily supplies we use, recycle, or trash without a thought. What an experience, having to do this in bulk for long periods of time! I don't think I could drink my coffee without fresh half and half from the Amish market. LOL. At least when I was on my best adventure (riding my bicycle from Albuquerque to Baltimore over 2 months with a number of Ubers on the way due to weather, injury, etc.) I had the convenience of stores, bathrooms, and motels along the way. Thanks for being a part of the Cambridge Writer's group. I will always be able to enjoy your journeys. Armchair traveler, indeed.
Hi Lindsay - thanks for reading. And don’t worry, we don’t suffer many shortages - and we have a spacious interior and comfy beds and there are actually 4 bathrooms (heads) on Duende. We are comfortable cruisers.
With a kiddo currently adapting to life in Brazil, friends with family members moving into care facilities, and memories of my own transition aboard and back off again, I'm aware just how many major changes we make year over year. I'm not one to seek them out and am slow to adjust, but once I get my rhythms down, I'm good. Until the next upheaval. LOL!
Living aboard and in motion, no two days are quite alike. And yet, the patterns are there. I love how the two of you weave yourselves into them.
Thank you for reading Elizabeth! We appreciate that you are with us for the voyage. ☮️💙
The logistics of each life.....everyone has them for certain. I had to teach myself to drink black coffee....but now there is shelf-stable dairy, thank goodness!
It has been my privilege to meet you in person and I love that we'll be following each other from here regardless of geography. Best of luck with the screenplays! J
Oh...canned, evaporated milk was my go-to!
I use that in a frozen dessert!
Yes! Shelf stable milk!
These letters are so interesting. There is so much in them that I would never have thought about unless I was sailing around the world! I'm definitely not a sailor--I get seasick just looking at a boat. But I sure admire you for your courage, adventure, and skill as you travel the seas. Best wishes to all of you, and I look forward to all of your updates. You are amazing women!
Thank you so much for these kind words Lois. It’s great to have you on board, and we’ll try to keep the motion to a level that won’t make you seasick from reading us.
I sure appreciate that, Linda. I’ll do my best not to get sick. I don’t know whether I told you or not, but I actually managed to cross the Drake Passage without getting seasick. I was one of the six people on the ship—the others were crew members—who didn’t woof my cookies. I had a LOT of people praying for me. It worked. I love reading about your adventures.
That is a HUGE passage! Perhaps you underestimate yourself a tad Miss Lois? I have come to believe that Prayer always helps....J
Prayer sure helped me through that passage! There is no other explanation. Because I wasn’t overcome with seasickness, it was actually a lot of fun. I don’t plan on doing it again though. I was on a very small ship, so it was right up there with my top ten wild adventures.
Best regards to you as you sail the seas! Blessings and prayers to keep you safe. L
Now that’s a true accomplishment. I’m sure you would do just fine on Duende. 🩵
Again, I'm loving the sharing of these stories. I certainly have never thought of all the daily supplies we use, recycle, or trash without a thought. What an experience, having to do this in bulk for long periods of time! I don't think I could drink my coffee without fresh half and half from the Amish market. LOL. At least when I was on my best adventure (riding my bicycle from Albuquerque to Baltimore over 2 months with a number of Ubers on the way due to weather, injury, etc.) I had the convenience of stores, bathrooms, and motels along the way. Thanks for being a part of the Cambridge Writer's group. I will always be able to enjoy your journeys. Armchair traveler, indeed.
Hi Lindsay - thanks for reading. And don’t worry, we don’t suffer many shortages - and we have a spacious interior and comfy beds and there are actually 4 bathrooms (heads) on Duende. We are comfortable cruisers.