Critter Encounters
I. Love. Hummingbirds. We were blessed in Arizona to have a lot of them around our house; to see brightly-colored ones (like the one above) darting in and out of bushes all around us in Brazil was fantastic. Read more…
Flora of Brazil
Brazil is a jungle, with a whole host of breathtaking flowers at which to marvel. Read more…
Pirates to the Left, Tropical Storm to the Right, and Gunshots Behind (Part I)
About 6 days into our crossing, a tropical storm was predicted to head close to Grenada before turning north to Barbados. Read more…
King Eolo
Crossing the equator by boat in your own vessel is a huge deal. Not only is there the crossing itself (and teasing your kids that they should look for a line in the water), but there is the long-standing nautical tradition of being initiated from a Pollywog to a Shellback. Read more…
Our New Car
If the boat is our home, then the dinghy is our car. Read more…
Orca Bait
Kayaking in the still early morning water is a calming, meditative experience. The peacefulness even settles over the girls, which is another bonus! Read more…
No More Limes? We’re Outta Here!
Forget weather windows – when the pool bar runs out of both limes for caipirinhas and Heineken, we’re gone! Read more…
Finally, a Fish!
You can’t beat the freshness of a fish that is caught, filleted on the spot, and cooked up for lunch. Read more…
Ohana Sailing Adventure 