Sail
Crew Laundry
“Aggggghhhhhh!” The vehement scream rose from the head and pierced the earlobes of the unsuspecting crew sat placidly above, sipping tea in the cockpit. It was the second time in a week that the Captain Read more…
Sail
Becoming. The Pearl of the Pacific.
Wind in my hair, salt on my skin, the scent of tea constantly rising through the companionway to infiltrate my briny nostrils… The sea gypsy is back. …And just in time too; The crew Read more…
Explore
Did somebody say “Adventure?”
Adventure /ədˈvɛntʃə/ noun an unusual and exciting or daring experience. “her recent adventures in Italy” verb engage in daring or risky activity. “they had adventured into the forest” I was kind of feeling that I Read more…
Explore
Without a Crutch
If you’ve ever met me or read this blog (not that anybody actually reads this blog) you’ll know that I am a hopeful homeless vagabond gypsy with no shoes or sense of direction. I own Read more…
Hustle
Lessons Learned in the Fish Factory
It’s not how I planned to end 2018 (or start 2019 either): Cold. Wet. At a fish factory. Doing production line work. I learned about speed. I learned about hard work. I learned about repetitive Read more…
Cycle
The Spanish Inquisition
SPAIN! And not the Spain I knew! Less tapas, more tight muscles and butt pain. Less paella, more pedaling. Less salsa, more dancing circles through the streets as I lost my sense of direction. Read more…
Cycle
Conquering a Country
I’ve started swearing a lot! Who knew Portugal had so many hills? Who knew I was so unfit? Who knew cycle compatriot AJ could be so patient? So much for a quick pedal to the Read more…
Cycle
Love your Life.
“What are you doing in October?” I wasn’t sure. I’m never sure. But I’m always open for suggestions, inspiration, and adventure. As I sat peddling my newest [t]rusty steed (a 27+ year old Parkpre mountain Read more…
Hitch
Hustling
I toyed with my last euro; fingering it nervously. I carefully browsed the supermarket isles. What could I afford? What did I need? No, stuff that! What did I want? Chocolate? Chips? A piece of Read more…
Sail
Europe Bound
I perched on the bow watching Bermuda and the determination of my fate draw closer. The blues shifted from dark purple and bright ocean navies into the array of turquoises that are inexplicably unique to Read more…