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…
Sail
Rough Rides and Distant French Lands
Land ho!! We were only five days out of French Guiana, but the crew aboard S/V Papillon could not have been happier to see green tropical paradises looming in our path! This passage has been Read more…
Sail
The Butterfly Effect
I was busy booking a flight to Europe when the neighbours dinghied over. “Do you want to come with us?” I thought they meant into town. But later that same afternoon I had moved all Read more…
Explore
Live Long . Travel Free.
The eyes of the traveler see more in a week than many see in a lifetime! I’m not talking tourism; But TRAVEL: Immersing yourself in the world and getting lost in it! Allowing yourself to Read more…
Sail
Namibia Beckons
I couldn’t believe that we were finally off! After so many farewells and false starts and restarts; could it actually be that we were truly sailing out of Hout Bay? For good? Morwenna chugged out Read more…
Sail
Lady in Waiting
Six weeks ago I sat on the beach watching what was meant to be my last Cape Town sunset. Surrounded by so many of my favourite people, my heart yelled at me to stay! Why Read more…