Home for
now…
Well rested
after having a relaxed day at Pelican Bay and compared to last year’s
homecoming which was an overnighter from Marathon to PGI in the July heat,
physically we were ready and able on Saturday when we got home to dig in and
get as much done as possible.
When cruising
you begin planning, thinking, and talking six months ahead and then provisioning/loading
the boat the month before leaving. Our post
trip disembark this time seemed so easy compared to those six months of preparations.
Once home we worked for about 3 hours to get everything off the boat, cleaned,
sorted and stored (maybe not in that order, but you know what I mean.) Dennis
began immediately to dismember the electronics for further attention by the experts,
and to order some needed parts. Although
making it home without any more lightning related issues it seems little
gremlins are sometimes left behind to cause havoc when least expected so we
will not sign off with Progressive Ins. for now.
As we
reflect on our 595 mile three-week cruise there are a few things that are quite
obvious; like expect the unexpected. There’s
never a bad day on the water, well maybe one.
Each day is totally new, and totally different than the last. Be content with where you are, and it’s never
about the destination…it’s about the journey and the people you meet along the
way.
Final reflections: Cruising is a lot like life, there
are many disappointments, you pick yourself up, figure out what to do, and make
the best of it. My dad and I loved
horses and rode together. His only rule
was if you fall off the horse, you must get back on immediately and ride again
to overcome your fear. Not a bad rule
for living the cruising life.
Yes Daddy, Dennis
and I will, in spite of the lightning strike, climb aboard Aurora, grateful to cruise
another day.
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We may have
some short cruises that I will blog on over the next few months, so check in on
the website at the first of the month for updates. Out next long cruise will probably be to the
Dry Tortugas in November, definitely blogable.
Fair winds
and may God bless. Arrivederci
