We’re trying a new style of cruising this year. In the past we made on average three trips a year to AVATAR, staying on board for 4-6 weeks each time. But this year Mike, having ‘flunked’ retirement in years past, decided to … Continue reading →
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NIGHT SAILING
Another night watch in the wee hours of Monday morning. A half moon is up, lighting a path in the water. It rose about 10:30 pm and before then, without its glow to dampen them out, the stars were spectacularly … Continue reading →
Huatulco
Tucsonans who live only 90 miles from the Mexican border are familiar with coastal destinations like Rocky Point, Guaymas, La Paz, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, Acapulco and a few others, but I wonder how many have heard of Huatulco? Certainly not I, and the simple … Continue reading →
Heading East
I made a quick visit to AVATAR in Ixtapa right after Thanksgiving and enjoyed a tropical escape that included walking the long golden beaches of this upscale resort town and exploring the small outlying islets by boat, dinghy and kayak. Although the … Continue reading →
Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden Magazine Article!
The January issue of Tucson Lifestyle Home and Garden just came out with a really nice two-page article about my photography on page 14. If you don’t have a chance to pick it up … Continue reading →
The Best of Nature Photography Show Opens Today!
I checked in with Facebook this morning and found this post – I’m so excited that the 2014 Best of Nature Photography Show is now open at the San Diego Natural History Museum. You can read all about it by following the link – but … Continue reading →
Guest Blog
With Rod and May away on vacation downtime and their cabin now available for guests, Mike and I invited my sister Patty Hosmer, a photographer in her own right, to join us for a trip in British Columbia waters. … Continue reading →
Wildlife Photography from a Boat
One of my favorite activities aboard AVATAR is kayaking in calm conditions with my camera, sneaking up on wildlife. It’s a bit of a process. In the South Pacific’s warm waters, I just went on my way wearing a swimsuit, knowing I could … Continue reading →
Moon, Tide, Wind & Current
The title says a great deal about navigating in this part of the world. Mike and I have been exploring a section of the Inside Passage which extends more than 1,000 miles from Washington’s Puget Sound all the way to Skagway in Southeast Alaska. … Continue reading →
Happy 4th from North of the Border!
AVATAR is now in Canadian waters and Mike and I are cruising alone, just the two of us, while Rod and May have gone home to the other side of the world for a much delayed vacation! We’re enjoying (?) the … Continue reading →
