Back to Ithaca

“We all come from the sea, but we are not all of the sea. Those of us who are, we children of the tides, must return to it again and again, until the day we don’t come back leaving behind only that which was touched along the way.” ―Frosty Hesson
It’s been a wet cool spring so we weren’t in a hurry to get the boat launched. To be honest we were enjoying our home and time with our family and didn’t even mind waiting till the weather improved. It seems there is something fun going on all the time in Pennsylvania. We picked an absolutely wonderful week to move the boat to the marina. Lots of sunshine, warm afternoons and cool nights that made sleeping on the boat very nice. 

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Transit to Hog Cay, The Ragged Islands, The Bahamas

Dawn on Friday, February 13 We again got up early, got Kosmos ready to go, and lifted anchor at about 0610. This was another one of those passages where we couldn’t make a direct line because the majority of the … Continue reading

Transit to Georgetown to Renew Visas

Thursday, February 12 — This morning, we were up early, quickly got Kosmos ready to go, and lifted anchor at about 0600. Here was the dawn shortly before sunrise. We were sad to be leaving this anchorage so quickly — … Continue reading

Passages to Elizabeth Harbour, Staniel Cay and Little Bay, Exuma Islands, The Bahamas

Tuesday, February 10 – First thing this morning, Eric and Keith pulled up anchor and did a passage to Georgetown. Tiki Tour and Zimovia also went. It was pretty windy, and the sailboats put out their spinnakers. Eric and Keith … Continue reading

Keith’s Perspective on Blackpoint, White Point and Rudder Cay/Le point de vue de Keith sur Blackpoint, White Point et Rudder Cay

January 17 – 24 –On Saturday, Dad made French toast for breakfast. We met a boat called Bogumila for lunch at Emerald Sunset. I was feeling better, but not back to 100%. On Sunday, Mom woke up sick. Dad and I … Continue reading

Moving to Hog Cay, Long Island, The Bahamas

Sunday, February 8 was a fun day. In the morning, Eric and Keith played D & D with Blue Heeler. In the late afternoon, Eric and Keith played D & D with Tiki and Zimovia. In between the D & … Continue reading

Dean’s Blue Hole and The Shrimp Hole, Long Island, The Bahamas

Continued… The next stop was Erica’s Store and Bakery in Clarencetown. Much to Eric and Keith’s disappointment, the bakery portion was closed, so they yet again struck out on buying bread. Next was Dean’s Blue Hole, the deepest saltwater hole … Continue reading

May 21-25 Allegheny Vacation

“The memories we make with our family are everything” -Candace Cameron Bure
Memorial Day can still be cold at the lake so this year we decided to do something a little different. There are so many beautiful and interesting places in Pennsylvania to explore, so we decided to stay closer to home. Nice weather is always a plus but warm weather isn’t needed to hike and explore.

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May 21-25 Allegheny Vacation

“The memories we make with our family are everything” -Candace Cameron Bure
Memorial Day can still be cold at the lake so this year we decided to do something a little different. There are so many beautiful and interesting places in Pennsylvania to explore, so we decided to stay closer to home. Nice weather is always a plus but warm weather isn’t needed to hike and explore.

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The Hamilton Cave Tour, Long Island, The Bahamas

Saturday February 7 — Tiki Tour and Zimovia were also in the anchorage. Diane from Tiki organized a family outing to Dean’s Blue Hole. Diane arranged for us to rent minivans. The people renting out the vehicles met the group … Continue reading