by Hugh | May 20, 2009 | Blog
The State of California vs. a toothbrush and packet of potato chips “This products contains substances known in the state of California to cause cancer” Hmmm… sounds reasonable if you’re perusing the paint isle, shopping for some rat poison, or maybe have a hankering...
by oceangybe | May 13, 2009 | Blog
by Wendy Innes “8 miles past the bridge” was about the extent of our knowledge of where we were going as we ventured up the Suriname River. How do you find yourself about to explore a country you know nothing about nor have even ever heard anything about?...
by oceangybe | May 6, 2009 | Blog
Freedom… by Shayla Hall Considering all the time I had to prepare for this beautiful stint aboard Khulula (1 week notice) you’d think I’d be prepared for every eventuality. However, as a true Polywog* I was most shocked not by the fact that Bryson...
by Bryson | Apr 29, 2009 | Blog
I did not appreciate Forteleza. In fact, I might go so far as to say that I did not like Forteleza. The city is gritty and grimy, the surf beach is located right next to the sewage treatment plant, plastic and trash overflow the storm water drains, people were rude...
by Hugh | Apr 25, 2009 | Blog
Ah, Yachting Oh, excuse me Cabin boy! May I please have another aperitif with my caviar? Shall we sup on the foredeck this evening? Mmm… Quite. Rather. Ho hum. Splendid. Yes, you think, this is the world we live in, one of decadence, ease, lollipops and...
by Hugh | Apr 17, 2009 | Blog
We have been very fortunate thus far on our trip, having only been victims of crime once, when Bryson’s trusty truck Wilfred was broken into in Mexico. That was mostly due to our negligence and lack of planning. Apart from that, we have sailed the world in trusting...
