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• Bonjour…. from France

  

  We didn’t know whether we wanted to go through the hassle of going to Saint Pierre. Because it is an island owned by France we had to clear in and out of... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• …. and There Goes Lunch

  

  In 2 months we have sailed from Massachusetts up the east coast of Nova Scotia and almost circumnavigated Newfoundland – we’re currently about to do the south... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Fermeuse Yard Time

  

  We would like to thank all the guys at Fermeuse Marine Limited especially Francis and Noel for making our yard time a joy. Our girls were given candy, chips,... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• My Obsession with Puffins

  

  Beware, many puffin pictures!!! We motored passed Whitless Bay today (no wind). This is where the largest colony of Puffin birds can be found.. Brought me back... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• St. Johns

  

  We arrived at St. Johns yesterday afternoon and what a beautiful entrance! High cliffs and colorful houses. This is a really pretty city, it’s small, clean and... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Ey-by

  

  “ey-by, wareyat?” “Dis-issit” English translation: “Hey there, what have you been up to” “Pretty much what you see here” I understand, really I do….. I... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Question of the Day

  Pri: "Mum I like your big boobies" Me: "Um thanks sweetheart" Pri: "Why don't I have big boobies like you? Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Having a Whale of a Time

  

  ok if you squint your eyes and stand on one foot you can see a puffin Today we have never see so many birds or whales. At one time we were surrounded by at leas... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Tidbits

  

  I can’t quite remember where we were but here are some extra pictures I found on our camera. We were taken around Fogo Island today by Sheila, the wife of a... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Fogo NL

  

  We enjoyed our day on Fogo Island today even with the on again off again rain. We walked into town with poor Carl carrying our laundry in two big ikea bags.... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• ….. Not Another Iceberg

  

  We are on the lovely little island of Fogo. We arrived not long ago and went out for a quick meal. Lasagna, it’s been forever since I’ve had lasagna. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Oh Gawd, Totally Awesome!

  

  Did I mention how totally awesome it is up here? We are at the tip of Newfoundland in the Labrador current. Little bit of everything in this current. Whales,... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Live Update

  we have found not one but two icebergs!!! Sailing towards them as I write this, will be at them within the hour!!! Standby for pictures later when (if) we... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Trying to Sink the Boat

  Things always come in three's right? I hope not four's or five's. We planned a 10 hour run yesterday but of course while I wasn't looking my iceberg hungry... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Nightline Visits Salty

  

  We were contacted quite a while ago by ABC’s Nightline to see if they could fly in and do a piece on our family. I was very hesitant at the start and of course... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• We Have Arrived

  

  2 days ago we arrived in Newfoundland and how amazing it is. It’s like a completely different world. The people, the ocean, the land, it’s all so raw, honest an... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Didn't Quite Make It

  We were planning on heading all the way up to the tip of Nova Scotia today but didn't make it. We had that horrible rolly sea making our tummies flip. Got our... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• SSB Radio and Pactor

  We've had our SSB radio and pactor modem onboard for a while now but were too busy (and scared) of putting them into operation. If you have read any SSB... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Escaping Hurricane Season

  

  Everyone around here pretty much knows not to hang out in the Bahamas during the summer months for threat of hurricanes so all sane people either head north or... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL

• Bras d’Or Lake, Part I

  

  What a wonderful place to be – especially when a hurricane is headed your way. They have crazy fog here. Entering the Bras d’Or Lake lock at Saint Peter Bub nap... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 FAMILY, TRAVEL