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Cathy Manuel

Cathy Manuel

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Quarantine

    17. november 2023, Antigua og Barbuda ⋅ 🌬 28 °C

    Hot hot night and a restless sleep. Woke up, had some coffee but didn’t feel like food. We had to get the main sail off to replace the batten, so we documented it and then took it off. I was feeling really weak! I waited beside the sail and the grass, and chatted with a local guy named Leroy (who paints boats). We had a long conversation about Rastafarians and what it means to him — Spirituality, love, being the best version you can be.
    Brian was working on the boat and came over when Zimbabwe around selling clams. He bought 2.5lbs for $20.
    I cooked up some eggs for lunch and then decided I was just to weak and needed to sleep. I laid in the helms cabin for a few hours, dozing on and off, catching a nice cross breeze while Brian took a conference call and created a beautiful pastel.
    While I was still laying down a public health officer came by as he had heard that I had Covid (word travels fast) and informed Brian that I need to stay in the boat except the bathrooms on shore for 5days. Gladly, my sore throat has receded and I am just exhausted.
    We cooked up the clams and determined that they didn’t smell good or we didn’t cook them correctly, so threw them overboard and cooked up some steak.
    We took a nice evening stroll, mask in hand and had a great conversation with John and Lena from Two Captains (and Dodger the dog), stopped at an open air restaurant (with a lone table at the bottom of stairs away from everyone) and had some water (San Pellegrino and regular) before heading back to the boat for the night.
    In the middle of the night it started raining and all the hatches were open, so we scrambled to close everything up.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Airplane mode

    16. november 2023, Antigua og Barbuda ⋅ 🌬 27 °C

    So alarm was set, messaged an Uber at 4:40 who answered and arrived quick. I rushed out the door and about 10min later realized I forgot my purse and passport. Had to go back and try and wake up Ashlynn by calling multiple times. She answers, I get my purse and off to the airport again. Once on the first plane from Montreal to Toronto, I realize that I left my book at Ashlynn’s…. Damn! Well at least I bought the Women Who Run with Wolves in the Costa Rican airport and will have that to read.
    In Toronto, I ordered a kids breakfast (eggs, bacon and fruit) and a coffee before boarding for another long flight where I was double masked.
    Got to Antigua at 3:15 and had no problem through customs. Then outside I waited for Bada. He arrived in the back of a van with a man and women in the front. We had a nice drive and interesting conversation. He dropped me at Nelson Dockyard and I wandered and found Lorena.
    Sadly, I tested positive for Covid, and although Brian was happy to have me on the boat, none of the crew stayed.
    We went for a few walks around the yard and I kept my distance from everyone. Brian cooked a MahiMahi that he had caught a few days earlier, with some asparagus… delicious!
    It was hot on the boat (no a/c) so cool shower before bed.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    COVID

    15. november 2023, Canada

    Up and went for a nice walk with Ashlynn in the morning. I didn’t sleep great but my throat is a bit better so I didn’t go to an after hours clinic.
    I was supposed to meet Thane but he wasn’t up for the drive and so it didn’t happen. I had a Zoom call with a client in the morning and then Ashlynn and I went to an awesome Brazilian, Gluten Free, spot for lunch. I worked all afternoon and made tons of phone calls as I haven’t had access to phone for two weeks and won’t for another three.
    Ashlynn made a delicious curry dish and I was drinking her Elixir to help the throat. Later in the evening she pulled out the sewing machine to fix my pants and grabbed a Covid test if I wanted to take it. Since I was starting to feel better I took it at 10pm and then went to the bathroom….. Ashlynn yelled at me that she thought it was positive. It was a very faint, nearly invisible line, and I didn’t believe it. However, at this point it’s midnight in Antigua and I leave at 7am. I reached Brian who wants me to still come, but I tell him he needs to inform the crew that I might have it. I wore a mask for the flight…. Have no idea how I could have contracted it, unless someone at the retreat had it.
    Have decided to make the trek to Antigua, double masked so as to not pass it along, if I indeed have it. Grateful I was wearing a mask yesterday too!    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    North America bound

    14. november 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C

    Up early and got some coffee, eat a mango and watermelon, followed by the routine of reading outside, playing with the dogs and doing some yoga. The hosts invited me to join them for a traditional Venezuelan breakfast and I accepted.
    After I biked to Walmart to buy some coffee as a gift and back to the house to shower and get ready for my flight.
    My throat was scratchy yesterday and is starting to hurt today. I can’t find anything but Halls at Walmart. Hoping it is just allergies to the cat and dogs.
    Fabiola drove me to the airport ($10) and I had plenty of time. The security line was packed and I got to the end of the line only to find I needed a hard copy boarding pass. Went to wait in the Air Canada line and back to an even longer security line. Lots of standing! Long and uncomfortable flight. I had hoped to work, but the cabin was dark, cramped and I wore my mask the whole time… so tried to rest instead.
    Arrived to Ashlynn’s at 10pm and chatted for awhile before going to bed. She has health concoctions and tinctures that she makes so I took a few for my throat as I am supposed to leave for Antigua on Thursday.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Work Day at Casa Buda

    13. november 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

    Started the day with coffee and then reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I walked around outside while reading as sitting was to hot. Then I did some yoga on the sliver of grass. In the morning I took a shower and tried to leave the blue shampoo in my head to take away the brassy sun damage. It didn’t work.
    I hand washed a bunch of clothes and hung them outside to dry. I worked on and off all day, taking breaks in between. Mainly in FTHS stuff.
    I won’t have to buy food, just eat fruit and leftovers… and lots of coffee.
    I tried to lay in the hammock when the monkeys came to the back yard to visit, but the flies were relentless.
    To bed by 10pm.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Alone at last

    12. november 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 30 °C

    Up and finished packing. We had another nice breakfast and Lynn headed off to go tubing while I opted for a hike to Chorreras Waterfalls. It was a nice walk and the falls were beautiful…. I wondered off up the river and then had to hustle to get back before checkout. A quick shower using there amazing products (going to miss the lemongrass soap… but washed a lot of my clothes in it last night).
    We waited at the pool for our driver to arrive, and then he dropped me off at Casa Buda, my Airbnb, and continued on to the airport with Lynn. I hung out for awhile, then took a bike out to explore Liberia, and came back to the Airbnb where I went to bed early! So nice to have no roommates… although lots of barking dogs.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Costa Rica

    11. november 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ 🌧 26 °C

    Up early and headed to the free breakfast and then got a yoga mat from reception and headed to the “look out” to do yoga with Lynn.
    We then headed to the stables to do a ride (thankfully Lynn had a spare pare of closed toe shoes). We trotted a lot and galloped a few times… it was amazing. We rode 1 hour to Oropendola Waterfalls, swam in the Falls and rode back. We sat by the pool for awhile and I actually read (Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance), then caught the 4 pm shuttle to the hot springs again. In the evening we went to the bar for nachos and pizza and then to sip our tea by the fire pits before calling it a night.Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Travel Day

    10. november 2023, Costa Rica ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    Up early for a sunrise class, then a run on the beach with Sam, Lucie and Andrèia … and a quick dip in the ocean before our final breakfast.
    We had a quick stop at the lake and the. headed to the border. Once we were all crossed, we drove in two vehicles untill it was time for Lynn and I to go to Hacienda Guachilelin.
    We arrived early but the room wasn’t ready so we went to the pool, and here realized that nearly everything on the property was Gluten Free… amazing! I has a passion fruit cheesecake and coffee while waiting for the room.
    Once checked in we caught the shuttle to the hot springs, did a mud bath then explored waterfalls before heading back to the room. We ate hummus and pepperoni and food from the retreat before heading to bed.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Energy

    9. november 2023, Nicaragua ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    Taught a morning flow and workshopped some things like warrior 2 (Kelly), baby grasshopper (Jennifer) and 8 angle.
    After breakfast I had another massage by Mary and relaxed in the pool. Then headed down to Playa Maderas to say goodbye to Faustino and watch Sam and Lynn surf. Also spent time with Kelly and taking photos of her warrior.
    We juggled class times, super and bonfire to accommodate everyone getting there massage and body scrubs. A couple times during the day Andre and I practiced acro.
    Andréia and I lead another yin and reiki class, where everyone choose an angel card at the beginning of class and at the end they flipped it over. We chose one for the group and it was Energy (mine was ascension). We chatted about it at supper and eventually went down to the beach. A bonfire had been made but not lit, but we got it going and relaxed by the fire — some of the participants went for a final au natural dip in the ocean under the stars.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Going with the Flow

    8. november 2023, Nicaragua ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    Last night we realized that the volcano was to far away, and not enough people wanted to go. Alisha was disappointed but we decided to switch the turtles to today. The majority of the day was free time, and people spent it in the pool, at the beach and getting massages. Andréia started the day by teaching Hatha and we closed out the day with a Yin and Reiki session, early super and then the turtles. I was beat and so Sarah, Sam and I hung back. We ended up taking some spectacular night photos at the pool with Sam’s Professional camera. Early to bed!Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    San Juan del Sur

    7. november 2023, Nicaragua ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    Started the day with a power flow (that students called a Turbo Power Flow), followed by a beautiful breakfast. A full day planned for the group. Eviresto picked us up at Villa Playa Maderas and took us to the Cristo de La Misericordia. It had been nearly 6 years and my Facebook profile still has the photos. From there we went to the Art Warehouse, and Sarah joined the group to create dream catchers. We then walked around town and made our way to El Timon where we watched the sunset and had a meal together (getting the bills took forever). We all loaded into the one vehicle and I had to stand the who way back… but with the music blasting, it was fun!
    Back at the Villas, Sarah hatched a plan to go skinny dipping in the ocean, so we all headed down to the beach for an au natural swim. Although in this water, you don’t swim, you just play in the big waves and marvel at the beautiful stars!    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Sailing with SALT

    6. november 2023, Nicaragua ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    Up early and taught a morning meditation at the large Shala, after Andréia taught a core connection class and we had breakfast. The food here is just amazing and we have more than enough to feed everyone for lunch. Today Alisha and Lucie went horseback riding — I walked them to the beach and we meet up with the horses. I hoped on for a photo opt but then headed back to the villas to get a massage. We treated Sam (our photographer) to one as well.
    A group of 8 of us headed to town to go sailing. We all fit in the rented truck.
    The catamaran was amazing, owned by Dan Beardsley, a guy from NS who happened to have come back from Burning man and was on the boat. The ceviche and guacamole was awesome…. Lots of free liquor as well. We anchored in a bay and played in the water and on the paddle board for a long time. Then jumped off the boat (with my blue Ray Bans — sorry Pasq) and now have only a $5 pair of sunglasses. James caught a fish and they gave it to us to bring back… Justa cooked it up with the shrimp for super.
    On the way home I was in the back of the truck and Andrèia took a few wrong turns (easy to do in the dark on dirt roads) and we finally made it back for 7pm in time to eat super.
    The consensus was no yoga this evening so many of them went to the pool, but I was in bed by 8:30 as it had been a long day!    Les mer

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    Surfing

    5. november 2023, Nicaragua ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    Up to teach yoga…. My first time teaching in Central America (minus some impromptu classes in Belize), since being certified. How amazing is it to come full circle!
    Breakfast was incredible and then off to Playa Maderas for surf lessons (Lynn sprained her ankle on the walk over and Alisha had the board hit her in the neck). I got up… and had a blast!!
    Came back to the Villas at noon and took a dip in the pool before chatting with Andreia. She went to town in the afternoon and took people who needed money and alcohol. I stayed back and worked… but decided to go to the pool and then down to the beach for some fun in the waves again.
    The sky’s opened as we were heading to the big yoga Shala and Andrèia taught a short sunset class as we were worried about getting people knack in the dark.
    We returned, had supper… made transportation plans for tomorrow and I went and taught a Yin class. Then relaxed with some of the tribe before heading to bed.    Les mer

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    Journey to Connection

    4. november 2023, Nicaragua ⋅ 🌧 29 °C

    Woke up to the sound of the howler monkeys. Another good sleep and early morning. Andréia took us on a tour of the property, to the other yoga Shala, and Sarah made a big breakfast. After breakfast we started moving things down to the villas we will be occupying for the retreat and I took one final uninhabited swim in the secluded pool.
    Andréia left at 11am to run errands and meet with the driver who will be collecting the rest of the participants. I hung behind to set up the rooms and ready for there arrival. We stayed in constant contact with each other and the participants as they got to the airport and through immigration.
    Sam and I headed to the beach to see Faustino to discuss some plant medicine for those in the group who expressed interest. I stayed at the beach for sometime, playing in the waves myself and just enjoying the solitude.
    While waiting for the crew, Sarah, Sam and I had chats and I shared some of my poetry. It felt good!
    The group arrived and shortly after we had a beauty meal together and celebrated Andre and Lynn’s birthday together with a cake.
    Half the crew went to bed and the other half hung out at the pool for an hour before retiring. We didn’t do yoga last night and have switched the schedule to accommodate surfing at 9am which I will try with 4 others.
    Andréia and I are sharing a room and Sarah has her own. We chatted about who would teach and do what tomorrow, I checked InReach and then to bed!    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Tropical rain

    3. november 2023, Nicaragua ⋅ 🌧 28 °C

    We were up early, at Villa Carcola, and luckily before we went to bed, we checked the coffee situation and requested some. Same made a big pot and used some of our snacks for breakfast. Andréia and I headed to Playa Maderas to meet Faustino who took us to Budget, where we picked up our 4x4, standard, truck. We then went to markets and stores trying to find the food we needed. Typically fruit and vegetables are not expensive, but due to lack of rain they are not plentifully and more expensive. We couldn’t find postcards anywhere (to write a message to our Participant). Back to the Villa and then meet with Ricardo to go over some things and Justa (chef) to discuss other stuff. We were quoted $10 but it increased. Andréia is a skilled negotiator and was able to keep it the same.
    As we were heading to the beach Sarah and Sam were returning.
    Andréia and I enjoyed some splashing in the waves and then it started to rain. We just laid in the rain and silence, and took in natures joy. Back at the Villa we had fun splashing in the rain and we’re greeted with a spectacular lightening show.
    We had a charcuterie board, and some of Sarah’s wine stash (which I bought for her). Andréia and I continued to work on retreat stuff and messages to participants, while Sam and Sarah enjoyed pool time.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Liberia to San Juan del Sur

    2. november 2023, Nicaragua ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C

    Left the house at 4:20am and dropped of my gear to Andréia’s and then dropped of car at Dads. We headed to the airport and flight, plus transfer through Montreal was smooth, however, we sat on the tarmac for 45min waiting for a missing food trolley. Crazy long line at customs but Luis was waiting for us on the other side. We meant up with Sam and Sarah and headed to the border… a 1.5hr drive. We stopped to go into immigration and show passport (Sarah had to pay a exit tax but since we were in transit we did not need too). Luis drove us another 300m and we got out and walked. We checked in with guards along the walk to show passport and then headed to immigration to pay. Andréia was taking photos (to help guide the others through the process), and we had a photographer in our group…. This caused alarm at the border and it took us a long time to get through. Our Nicaragua driver, Eviresto, was really helpful.
    We had a beautiful drive to San Juan del Sur but missed our rental car pick up due to delays. We decided to stop and eat as there was no food at the Villas. We went to El Timon, then headed to the Villas. Once there I stripped down and jumped in the pool. Sam and Sarah joined, and eventually Andréia. I was extremely tired and had a headache, so lights out early for me.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelNomadic NovemberReisende

    Getting ready

    1. november 2023, Canada ⋅ ⛅ -2 °C

    Chaos is usually the modus operandi the day before leaving. I didn’t disappoint, although I was packed early!
    It has been an unexpected, fearful and paralyzing 5weeks as past trauma was tripped in my brain. Body was in high alert and my mind turned to mush.
    Travel has never been scary … in some ways, it feels like I am going home, coming into myself. It is familiar and calming… I am looking forward to quieting the mind, relaxing the body and rejuvenating the soul.
    Leading a yoga retreat, exploring on my own, and Sailing on Lorena are all things I can sink into like a warm maternal hug.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende

    Levee on the Lake

    18. august 2023, Canada ⋅ 🌧 21 °C

    Up and left Sue’s at 6am to get to Sackville for the Levee. Shift on Friday and Saturday was 8am to 11:30pm. So much great energy and fun at this festival! Reg, Tracy(s), Jodi, Shelley and Stacy are a great crew! Always lots of food (GF just for moi)!
    Got to continue wearing foul weather gear, cut up my festival shirt, paddled while listening to David Miles in high winds and danced to Melanie Morgan and the Divorcees.
    Heading back to Moncton on Sunday night to teach a yin class, after the final act (Jimmy Rankin) begins.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende
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    Race week

    17. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

    Up, caffeinated and WhatsUp conversation before heading back down to Chester for day 2 of raceweek. We had another second place! Felt so good to race with a crew and the rail chatter had me laughing the entire time!
    Took a loop around the clubhouse before heading to the cottage in Chester Grant. Allison was headed out for the evening, with Salmon on the grill Shaun, Louis and I went down to the lake and Shaun and I took a quick swim. Showered and helped prep the meal (salad). Enjoyed sometime with the crew before heading back to Halifax with Sue and to bed before midnight.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende

    Chester

    16. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Up early to grab food and coffee before hitting the road to Chester with Sue.
    Great to see the King of Normandy crew again (Allison, Louis, Francois and Shaun). Tendered food and people to the boat and then headed for the start line. We waited a few hours for the wind to fill and then we finally got to race.
    We finished 2 in a 2.5hr race. Back to Sue’s for food and a soak in the hottub, before hitting the basement for sleep!    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende

    Goodbyes are hard

    15. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Finished up a letter this morning. I adore the opportunity to sit quietly in the morning, across from Brian, drink coffee and write for an hour. Then made a big French toast breakfast, showered and chatted for my last couple of hours on the boat. Although the sailing was at times stressful with the lobster pot situation, waking up to sunrises and hot coffee, dancing, writing, exploring and talking has been so peaceful in a soul stirring way!
    Got in the car and fuelled up in Calais, got stopped at the border for a random car search and continued all the way on to Sue’s. Got there at 9:15pm and chatted for the next 3hours.    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende

    Back to Rockland

    15. august 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Up hard this morning! Had some coffee and wrote for quite awhile then made a big breakfast. Brian did lots of boat chores and I was able to help with a few.
    We set sail in the afternoon and it was warm and beautiful… the perfect day for a sail. Sad to be back to the final destination and departing tomorrow!! We left the boat and dropped some stuff in the car and then went in a search for some food. We decided on Archer’s … unfortunately there was gluten in the food again. Back to the boat to dance, listen to guitar, bathroom breaks and to bed.Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende

    Sunset at Archer’s

    14. august 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Once in picturesque Rockland, we took the tender to shore with some of my belongings, walked around the small town where most stores and restaurants were closed on Mondays. We went back to the tender and motored to the public dock and strolled along the waterfront to Archer’s. We had a beautiful scallop dinner, unfortunately mine had bread crumbs. Mosquitoes were bad but sunset was gorgeous. Late evening trip back to the boat and off to bed between visits to the head.Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende

    Cradle Cove

    13. august 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Up and had a coffee and nice breakfast, then started a long letter. Had a long chat with Brian. It is only a few days before I must leave — so many unknowns, but also so much that has touched my heart this trip.
    We pulled up anchor and headed for Cradle Cove in the morning. It was a fun and frolicking ride to the cove. When we got here there were only a few boats so we spent some time on the transom, and then took showers. Once back on deck there were XX in the cove — we went to the rooftop to watch them. They were a beautiful sight. We shared some poetry,
    had a great meal, danced (a fairly regular occurrence on this trip), chatted with my brother, listened to the guitar and called it another night. I am truly going to miss this life, miss this man and his brilliance — feeling so blessed to have had this extraordinary experience!    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende

    Holdsbrook Island

    12. august 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    We got up, did some boat chores, enjoyed the warmth, and eventually headed into the boatyard to pay for the mooring, and slipped away from Benjamin River up the Eggemoggin Reach, put out the sails and turned off the engine for a few hours. We sailed under Deer Isle Bridge and rounded the point, but the lobster pots got to intense so we turned on the engine again and motor sailed to Holdsbrook Island.
    From our anchorage we could see Castine, but unfortunately we dragged most of the night. Always an unpleasant sound listening to the anchor drag!    Les mer

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  • Cathy ManuelLorena, Maine 2023Reisende

    Boat Chores

    11. august 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Up early and we were heading into the dock to meet Andy. Brian had sent packages to his home that need to be picked up. We got them all and I sat at the dock doing emails and work while Brian unpacked most of them. We went for a walk to the top of the lane and back to the dingy.
    Breakfast was using the last three eggs to make some b’fast sandwiches using salsa and cheese…. Trying to be creative.
    It was a warm and beautiful day!! Got to wear shorts and a tank top all day! We changed the gooseneck on the boom, the CCU (central control unit) for the freezer (ice chest), and spliced some cables. Brian also cleaned out some other areas. We then bravely decided to ignore the water temp warnings and take a plunge. The current started to sweep us as soon as we jumped in, so it was a quick dip with a warm shower on the transom. We then sat atop the pilot house and enjoyed the sunshine and chat.
    I was excited to wear a dress as we were meeting Andy and Leslie for a meal (Thai/ Sushi). I had pad Thai and tuna roll. We then went to get some groceries…. Andy dropped us off at the store and picked us up again (but forgot Mangos).
    Sadly, there must have been gluten in the meal and I was sick the rest of the night in the boat.    Les mer

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