Hospitality Central

Travelling the way we do, at the speed we go, gives us the time to really begin to understand the culture of the places we visit. Everywhere we have landed we have been met with a generous hospitable welcome but in the USA they go above and beyond. It’s true; everything really is bigger in America.

Have you ever just been handed the keys to a car, a pretty swish car? I have.

Have you ever been given a free slip from a complete stranger? I have.

Have you had someone share their favourite anchorages with you? I have.

Have you been taken back to your boat by a complete stranger because you had heavy shopping? I have.

Have you ever been taken to a hardware store, 10 miles away, buy another complete stranger because the shop you were in didn’t have what you wanted.? I have.

So a big thank you to nameless strangers and new friends for your kindness, above and beyond the call of duty. The roads are bigger, the houses are bigger, the shopping malls are bigger and the hearts of the people are bigger.

Thank you to everyone, especially Westbrook and Cindy Murphy and the OCC..

Translation
English American
Biscuit Cookie
Scone Biscuit
Crisps Chips
Chips French Fries
Pavement Sidewalk
Lift Elevator
Bottom Fanny
Fanny Not going there
Ground floor First Floor
Cellar Basement
Autumn Fall