For the past ten years we’ve spent the majority of the time traveling and living aboard our boat Makana. Life aboard a boat offers a unique set of challenges especially when compared to one
If you are a regular reader of this blog than you know I enjoy food. Reflecting back on our Cuban trip I’d have to say that the food in Cuba was a mixed bag.
Homemade tortillas, easy to make with only four ingredients. Things such as grocery shopping take on an entirely different meaning when living on a boat, especially one which is
Last year for the first time we made it down to the southern Ragged Islands. We’ve been close before but weather, commitments or time restraints forced us to return north before reaching these gems.
The autumnal equinox is one of two days each year when regardless of your geographic location you will enjoy exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness. There is Chinese folklore that
There never seems to be a dull moment aboard Makana, there always seems to be something “entertaining”. Last week prior to heading north we went into Georgetown to get fuel, water and groceries. We
We’ve been living aboard Makana for over nine years. Interjected in those years were a few winters and summers which we spent living on terra firma. Living on a boat presents a unique set
Yum Easy to make Cottage Cheese and Dill Bread. Cooking on a boat has its challenges as well as rewards. On Makana our galley (AKA kitchen) is quite nice and was one of the
The weather the past two weeks has kept us somewhat “glued” to the Georgetown area so we’ve been taking advantage of the town and all it has to offer. There is a local farmer
In the water! Makana was launched with no major hiccups on the morning before Thanksgiving. After clearing the lift basin I moved the boat over to a nearby dock where I’d planned to spend