The Beauty of Living on a Boat

I’m the first one to wake up every morning. I emerge from our nest of blankets and sleeping bags, all piled high, five sleepy people snuggled in one room at the close of each day. The dawn awakens me. It’s cold so I slip my socks back on my feet and peek out one of the port windows surrounding our cabin. The water beckons.

Continue Reading →

Packing, Provisioning and Saying Goodbye

So what’s it like selling (almost) everything you own and packing up your family for an indefinite adventure?
Exhausting. Exciting. Thrilling. Humbling.
It has been a challenging, exciting time the last couple of months. First we had our initial three week trip to our boat for the first time as a family. There was so much to do to get ready, everyday I felt overwhelmed by something, whether making lists, packing or knowing what to say to family and friends about our trip. But the trip itself was amazing and fulfilling, despite it’s challenges.

Continue Reading →