Au Revoir to A Bientot
28 April 2011 | Fort Lauderdale
linda and the captain
Our cruise has ended and we are saddened, yet energized to re-enter our “real” lives. The captain and I finished our tour of the Abacos with some quiet time to reflect on the wonderful experience, the people, the beauty of this part of the world and our joy at having this opportunity. The time has passed too quickly, but we have learned so much about ourselves and our relationship with each other. We are stronger now than we were last November, and our direction has been clarified—certainly, we had lots of time to think, contemplate and discuss at anchor and while sailing “the seven seas”. We plan to embark on a similar cruise again, after we have time to finish some of the work we have charted. The captain has a new invention in mind—similar in scope to Spartite, “the Big Stick Stuff”. I have my work at Compass Group as well as my book and volunteer endeavors that need attention. We want to spend more time with those who matter so much to us—our families and friends. Prior to the cruise completion, I left the boat and the captain and skipper entertained the famed Ice Breaking lads, a group of friends who have celebrated the passage of the rites of spring each year for the past 30 plus. JR, Peter and Jim boarded our good vessel in Marsh Harbor for a week of frivolity. In years gone by, the Abacos would have had to worry—the spring ritual is a bit tamer now, I’m told. The crew, minus Peter, made the crossing to Fort Lauderdale in record time. The plan was to complete the preparations for our vessel to be marketed by The Catamaran Company. But, things progressed quickly. Amazingly, we sold A Bientot within days of our return. She served us well and will be traveling to Australia with her new owners. Lucky girl! This gives us the opportunity to look at boats again and begin a new chapter. The blog has featured our life at sea and at quick glance, it is clear that we have been changed by our travels. The captain and I are committed to watch sunrises and sunsets (in our refreshed state of mind) and be awed by the world around us. Each day gives us a chance to discover—we’re on to the next adventure. A Bientot.