Monthly Archives: January 2009

Climbing back to civilization

Posted on January 10, 2009 by KC2RIY

We’re about 3 hours out of Barbuda with 2 hours left to sail. Our destination is Dickinson Bay which is a bit of a touristy spot. We’re supposed to be able to get fresh veg here which will be nice. … Continue reading →

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Last day in Barbuda

Posted on January 9, 2009 by KC2RIY

This morning we moved Dignity up to Low Bay on the western side of the island. In our guidebook it suggested we could haul our dinghy over the sand into the lagoon behind and get to Codrington, the sleepy capital, … Continue reading →

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Bread

Posted on January 8, 2009 by KC2RIY

This morning the kids went ashore to take a look at the east coast around Spanish Point. The landscape is very rugged there with pounding seas crashing against ancient volcanic rock. As soon as they had dinghied back we motored … Continue reading →

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The Oscar Speech

Posted on January 8, 2009 by KC2RIY

Sitting here off the south coast of Barbuda I feel like we’re approaching the end of the beginning of this amazing trip. The stresses are subsiding. The thoughts of “why the hell did we do this?” are less frequent. Maintenance … Continue reading →

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Turqouise

Posted on January 7, 2009 by KC2RIY

Helen says the sea around us is turquoise. It’s important to get this right.

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