We're back on board and everything is fine with the boat. It is still resting fine at anchor, but everything needs unpacking and cleaning, as it's been closed up for 2 months. The musty boat smell is strong and familiar and reminds us that we are definitely afloat again.

And adjusting to the humidity of the tropics is a shock to the system, after our time in CA, and a snowy Christmas in Idaho. But, it does feel so good to be back aboard our floating home, despite the jet lag and hungry mosquitoes on land. Our time in the states was wonderful, being with family & friends again. But now we're prep'ing for the year in front of us: sailing out to the Galapagos, then thru French Polynesia and up thru the Line Islands to Hawaii for the winter.

We've got lots to do, but we'll post again before we leave. Miss you all, R&K.