Everyone is happy when the floating mat can be thrown out in the water. I was really hesitant to buy this thing a couple years ago, but it’s turned out to be worth hauling around with us. He didn’t really chase Lowe up that tree. Hanging out on the beach … Read More
Back in the Salt
Back at the dock at Tijax Marina after just a few days out I set to work on getting our “shakedown” cruise failures squared away, while the rest of the family took in some more time with friends. A big group headed off for a day of ziplining. I e-mailed … Read More
El Estor—The Store
Moved over to the appropriately named town of El Estor—The Store—where we anchored as close to shore as we could and I jumped off to paddleboard in to a little restaurant and then go off shopping for carb cleaner (dinghy), gas engine oil (new generator), and transmission oil. I got … Read More
Balandra Bay
Spent a night at Denny’s Beach and then decided to head out to an even more quiet spot on the lake, if that’s possible, in the far western corner about as far from the ocean as it’s possible to cruise here in Guatemala. But not before the kids got a … Read More
Denny’s Beach
Everyone was happy to be back on the water. The kids were up bright and early and swimming while most people were having their first cup of coffee. We took our time getting started and then moved about 10 miles away to Denny’s Beach, out on the lake away from … Read More
Off the Dock
We’re not on any time schedule, but getting off the dock always requires saying, “All right, we’re leaving on Thursday, that’s it.” So we scrambled around for a few days picking up groceries and finishing last minute projects. But there’s always some issue. This time it was exploding water lines. … Read More
Quiet Rio Days
It’s been a pretty quiet couple of weeks. We’re finishing up small projects as we wait for hurricane season to draw to a close. Heading out soon, but remembering that there also isn’t any big rush. Just take it easy, enjoy life and friends, and head off when we’re ready. … Read More
Boat Kids
One of the things parents of kids living “normal” lives often question about boat life is, “What about socializing? Are there other kids?” Truthfully, there aren’t always a bunch of kids around. Ali and I very often express just how fortunate we are to have two kids so close in age that … Read More