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New Photos in Food album
Fernando
06/15/2012, 20 14.610'N:86 44.444'W

We went shopping in Cancun and had Yucatan cuisine. Don't know what kind of sauasge it was but we loved it.
06/15/2012 | jane
looks like Yucatan sausage to me! Looks good! Nancy, you ARE compiling a cookbook are you not?
06/15/2012 | It's me!
Jane - I've actually picked up a magazine with a bunch of recipes in it. The food is tremendous here. Hopefully we can replicate some of it.
06/16/2012 | jane
Great! Food that looks like ours (yams, rice, vegies) could be very interesting. Will you be manning (ahem 0 WOmaning the Buffet Table?
06/16/2012 | Melody
been following your journey, not saying much. cool to see Tulum from the water. we rehearsed at my house today , Rick, Justin, David and Karen is joining us. thought of you. much love to you both.
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06/16/2012 | vicki
it's longaniza de valladolid, smoked sausage very delicious, served with sour orange, tortillas and beans. how'd it go with Rube Nance???? miss you guys
Cruisers
06/12/2012, Puerto Aventuras marina entrance

We people are called 'CRUISERS'.

We are just learning how to be a Cruiser. We have met some of these sea-going vagabonds who have been at it for years. They see us coming, watch us and know we get it. Sailing is not a game it is not for the faint at heart. This lifestyle is for the adventurer in all of us, but only a few actually have the huevos to do it. Every cruiser has their story. We all sit around after immediately bonding and we patiently wait to be the next to tell our incredible sea story. The nice thing is, that everyone wants to share which makes for truly a fun time of conversation and bonding. We are not talking cruise ship cruising passengers. That's another group all together. We're talking the Ole Salty Dog cruisers that we have had the pleasure of running into.

We all have an unimaginable story to tell and to be able to sit around and tell our incredible sea story means that we survived it. All of these sailing experiences seem to have something to do with running aground, dodging something at the last minute or the last great storm which came up out of nowhere. As Fernando would say, "complete boredom interrupted by instant drama."

We are sure there are many people who would think, 'yea sure, you guys are out there in your bikinis soaking up the sun, enjoying life.' Yes we are! We are also responsible (oh no!) for staying alive. Ahh shucks! Tradewinds is a seaworthy vessel perfectly safe and big enough to handle the great waves and huge open seas we have been in, but we don't want to be in anything bigger. We have been tossed and turned enough to understand the power of Mother Nature. It is called 'blue water sailing' and is not for sissies.

Would we change anything? Not on your life. We knew this would present its challenges. We have encountered many different fabulous stories to bring to the table and we Believe our story is just as dramatic, if not more so, than the Cruiser sitting on the other side of the conversation. Did I mention everything is covered in salt?
06/14/2012 | jane
what can one say? I thought you very gutsy to do this BEFORE reading about Cruisers. All I could think about what is being scared while tossed on the seas with the only option just to deal with it. I probably would have just drowned! It would be great to get together over drinks and/or dinner next Feb. and hear some stories!
06/14/2012 | Karen
Girl, I alays knew you were gutsy...but you have exceeded my expectations. So proud of you and happy for you. You are glowing...and it's not just the suntan!!! It's that blonde man beside you. Love and miss you
06/14/2012 | Rick from Key West
My God, what a greatly told adventure. Getting your dinghy crushed! The tiny villages, the diving. Thank you so much. You are doing what I thought of doing now, and did to a smaller extent in my 20's, so I am with you in spirit. Beuaty, free time, and danger--you bring me there. Just wish you had video of shooting a lionfish, Fernando.
06/14/2012 | Tracey
You guys are true Saling "Trailblazers"!!! Love and Miss you. xoxo
Food
Fernando
06/09/2012

Yummy!!
We will be adding to the album so keep checking
06/10/2012 | Ann Marie Wood
Nancy, soooo glad that you are enjoying retirement and your new lifestyle! Reggie and I are heading to Alaska for a month (very different environment) and are really excited to do some fishing and photographing of the wildlife. I'll keep following your blogs. Heading to KW in mid July with Roy/Louise and rest of family. Take care and safe travels, Ann Marie Wood
06/11/2012 | jane
geography has always been my weakest point. Help me out - where are in, say, in relation to Cuba? Are you on your way back? Trying to figure out your location has driven me to drink - yah, yah, yah!
06/12/2012 | Sue Hildebrandt
I have been catching up on your travels this AM. Was in Houston last week taking care of my Granddaughter. I so enjoyed the pic of Chicen Itrza. Fred and I were there a couple of years ago, just facinating the history of it all.
Chichen Itza
Fernando
06/09/2012

Adden new album Chichen Itza
One of the Seven Wonders of The World
06/10/2012 | jane
Being both a history and art history fan, these photos are beautiful. I have not delved into Mexican history at all, but your pictures and commentaries are convincing me that I am missing something.
Added new album Tulum in Gallery
06/09/2012

Go to Gallery ckick on Tulum
06/10/2012 | jane
Is that just an outcropping? or a small fort? I have seen similiar formations in Puerto Rico. Water colors incredible. How's the Coffee Table book coming?
06/12/2012 | Cindy
I was there in the early 90's. Gorgeous, astonishing, head shaking, wonderment. Hope it never changes!
Feeling Isolated
Fernando
06/07/2012

Nancy and I at times feel all alone out here.
Let us know you are out there and give us a comment.
Going to the beach today!
06/07/2012 | jane
Zowsie - 2 gorgeous blonds! Nancy, I do think about you, and check the site, everyday, just to reassure myself that you are safe - even though you are in very capable hands! How are we going to keep you down on the farm, after you've seen Paree?
06/08/2012 | Elaine
Your so silly!!! We think of you every day and are just green with envy at the fun your both having.

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