We haven’t had internet in an age, and the blog has suffered as a result. Since leaving the Turks and Caicos, we have gone to Cabo Rojo… Read more “What’s Worse Than a Hurricane? A Pandemic.”
Things We Learned the Hard Way: Turks and Caicos
Travelling to a new country for the first time means trying to limit the unknown while still enjoying the unusual and distinctive experiences that each country brings. … Read more “Things We Learned the Hard Way: Turks and Caicos”
Jan. 22-27, 2020: Provo, Turks and Caicos
The Turks and Caicos are very much like the Bahamas in geography (rocky islands with gorgeous water), weather (generally hot and breezy), language (English), and currency (US… Read more “Jan. 22-27, 2020: Provo, Turks and Caicos”
Jan. 20, 2020: George Town, Bahamas, to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Our trip from George Town to Providenciales (Provo) was an exercise in extremes. We calculated the trip would take about 48 hours at 5 knots. Our route… Read more “Jan. 20, 2020: George Town, Bahamas, to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos”
Jan. 17-19, 2020: George Town, Exumas
George Town was the first time we had gotten off the boat in ten days thanks to the endless stream of windy weather, and it was fantastic… Read more “Jan. 17-19, 2020: George Town, Exumas”
Jan. 15, 2020: Big Majors to George Town, Exumas
We were super excited to leave Big Majors just to get moving again. We didn’t even care that we were on a beat with winds in the… Read more “Jan. 15, 2020: Big Majors to George Town, Exumas”
January 6, 2020: Bimini to the Central Exumas
As much as I would miss the bread and socializing with the other cruisers, we knew we needed to get moving. No more practicing my French with… Read more “January 6, 2020: Bimini to the Central Exumas”
December 30, 2019: Marathon, FL, to Bimini, Bahamas
We left Marathon on December 30, 2019, at 8:45 AM. There was, according to meteorologist Chris Parker, a “marginal and brief” crossing window, and we were happy… Read more “December 30, 2019: Marathon, FL, to Bimini, Bahamas”
Charleston, SC, to Marathon, FL
We left Charleston on November 18, 2019, and had a three-night offshore passage to Ft. Pierce, FL. It was a mixed bag of weather but overall was… Read more “Charleston, SC, to Marathon, FL”
Nov. 11-18, 2019: Charleston, SC
Charleston never disappoints as a place for great eating and walking around. The weather certainly could have been nicer while we were here, but we made do. … Read more “Nov. 11-18, 2019: Charleston, SC”
