After a long hiatius…
After taking of a few month from our arrival back to Hilton Head, here I am back at the writing …
Category Archives: Destinations
Happy thanksgiving!
Making lemons out of lemon aid, on Monday when we realized we would still be in Green Cove Springs Marina …
Back to the boat again!
Tonight is our last night in Hilton Head which ends our two month “vacation” from life on the boat. We …
We love visitors! Fun around Hilton Head.
This past weekend our friend came to visit from St. Augustine for a few days. Sunday we spent the day …
Sunday trip to the beach
We have made a kind of promise to ourselves, if we can, we take Sunday off and do something new. …
Magic Beach Motel – Vilano Beach
On our excursion on Sunday we came across an amazing find. Magic Beach Motel which was built in 1951. I …
Tea for Two – Painting Pals
Since we have left of Papillon I have lacked time or inspiration to get creative with a paint brush or …
Well Hello Isaac…
As our departure from St. Augustine, Florida nears in a little over a week, we start to get some to …
Time for a change of scenery
We have now been in St. Augustine for four months, the longest amount of time we have spent in one …
The Lutherie, stringed instrument repair
A luthier (LOO-ti-ər) is someone who makes or repairs lutes and other string instruments such as violins, guitars, lutes, etc. …
St. Augustine now, and who knows for how long
St. Augustine, Florida. Located in north east Florida just south of Jacksonville. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is …
A small hiatus
As you all can tell I have taken a small hiatus from the blog. Big things are in the works …
A weekend with mom – I even baked COOKIES!!!
Last week I was able to go back to Hilton Head to visit for a day or two. It’s always …
The Beautiful Flagler College
On our way back to the marina from the fort, we stopped to check out Flagler College’s courtyard. We always …
National Parks Day in St. Augustine
June 9th was National Parks Day and we decided that after 5 days of being cooped up in a boat …
Memorial Day, Hidden Harbor Marina Cookout
Saturday before Beryl came to visit, we had a cookout here at Hidden Harbor Marina. Marina supplied burgers and dogs …
Our newest find!
Today we made a spontaneous stop into the Sailor’s Exchange here in St Augustine, Florida. We were not going for …
Leaving Hilton Head
After a week’s vacation in Hilton Head, we had an amazing time visiting our family and friends, loved every moment. …
A night with friends
Tonight, our one night out with friends, we gathered at The Black Marlin, The Hurricane bar. It was so fun …
Nails galore!
While on our trip home to Hilton Head, we decided to stay at mom 2 (Curtis’ mom’s house). After dinner …
Surprise, a success!
After planning a homecoming surprise in Hilton Head for two weeks, it was a success! Matt told my parents that …
Wow! Real endless power!
Dock life is amazing! I can say I already miss cruising but loving every moment being connected to unlimited power …
Home again in St Augustine
Today we arrived to the place that we have longed to be for months. St Augustine feels like home to …
Hidden Harbor Marina
Tomorrow we move to our new home for the summer at Hidden Harbor Marina. Hidden Harbor is a great little …
Tonight we celebrate!
Tonight we celebrate! Today marks a few things for us. Here is our list of why today is our day…
A spectacular view between raindrops
There is one thing that I look forward to everyday is my sunrise and sunset. Especially in some foul weather …
An amazing night with Shibumi
Our latest spot we have anchored, is in Palm Coast. As we headed down Fox Cut we could see what …
New Smyrna to Daytona and beyond
Yesterday we left New Smyrna Beach and headed for Daytona for a nice little ten mile trip. Storm clouds where …
Stuck in an angry washing machine
So my wife has been bugging me to write, but being my writing ability ranks up there between a third …
Cocoa village to new Smyrna beach
Last night was a very sleepless night with strong winds that had Papillon bucking in the water. After slightly sleeping …
