Adventures of Tropicali

They say all good things come to an end, and after 105 days of our first venture north on Tropicali, we are now back in Tin Can Bay wondering where the last few months have gone and how the trip has affected us.

Usually, the emotions after a big holiday are a gladness to be home, so we are a bit perplexed by the fact that we don't feel that way. However, we feel content in knowing that we achieved what we set out to do. We will definitely do this again, and we will go further north, probably to Townsville, Hinchinbrook and Dunk Island after hearing reports from fellow sailors.

Everybody asks what was the favourite place we encountered, and that is hard to answer, although anyone who has not been to Whitehaven Beach should go there, just do it!

We have learned a lot about seamanship and our own ability to raise the bar of tolerance when times get a bit uncomfortable, about self reliance and a new understanding and bonding in our relationship from living together in a very small space 24/7 for a long time.

Thanks to all who have followed our exploits, we hope you enjoyed being onboard and that you will join us on future adventures.

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