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Here we go!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:23:45 -0600

Ready or not, we're on our way Thursday, heading out into the Pacific. We've got 580 miles in front of us before we reach the Galapagos, and we are loaded down with provisions for the year, 100 gallons of fuel and 140 gallons of water. As you can see in the photo above, we are also loaded with approximately 400 cans of food that we've removed the label on & painstakingly varnished to prevent rust. As this will be the last port where food prices are low, we've tried to provision the boat for the rest of the year. (Continued...)

Back on board!

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:14:05 -0600

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. (Continued...)

Home for the Holidays

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:56:42 -0600

We're flying back to CA for the holidays; spend time with family & friends, and work a little bit to replenish the cruising funds. The past few weeks we've been in Ecuador have been enjoyable and exciting. Aside from the seemingly endless list of boat projects we've been busy with, we've made time to explore the little town we're anchored at, and enjoy time with our sailing friends, both old & new. The central Mercado is full of fresh fruits, vege's, and seafood every morning, at such bargain prices, its astonishing. Food and restaurant meals are so economical, and yummy too, its almost impossible to spend $3.50 per person on a meal. The weather is a California-like comfortable everyday. (Continued...)