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Month: August 2017

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August 29, 2017: A humpback whale and a successful stern tie

I woke and stretched this morning at about 6:30 am, needing to pay a visit to the head. Suddenly the … Continue reading August 29, 2017: A humpback whale and a successful stern tie

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August 28, 2017: A love-lorn seagull and many jellies

We began another sun-drenched day with Morning Prayer, and were raising Braesail’s anchor from the thick mud by about 9:15 … Continue reading August 28, 2017: A love-lorn seagull and many jellies

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August 27, 2017: Summery day and starry night

Today was the ideal late-summer day from dawn through dusk! After a gently breezy night, we slept late and spent … Continue reading August 27, 2017: Summery day and starry night

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August 26, 2017: We didn’t see an octopus

Walt and I slept late on a quiet, cloudy morning, and while he continued with the novel he’s been reading … Continue reading August 26, 2017: We didn’t see an octopus

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August 25, 2017: A whale of a time at Whirlpool Rapids

The night’s clouds soon fled before the advancing sun on Friday morning, and by a little after 9 am we … Continue reading August 25, 2017: A whale of a time at Whirlpool Rapids

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August 24, 2017: A walk on the beach at Port Neville

After several somber gray days, we were pleasantly surprised on Thursday morning to find the sun chasing the erstwhile-victorious clouds … Continue reading August 24, 2017: A walk on the beach at Port Neville

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August 23, 2017:

We awoke to a cool, overcast, but fog-free morning and rose at about 9:30 am to share Morning Prayer after … Continue reading August 23, 2017:

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August 22, 2017: Feeling crabby?

Yes, the fog enveloped our cove during the night as we thought it would. I rose once to use the … Continue reading August 22, 2017: Feeling crabby?

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August 21, 2017: Partial eclipse of the sun by fog!

Gray morning mists and light rain greeted us on “Eclipse Monday,” and the clouds continued to thicken and lower as … Continue reading August 21, 2017: Partial eclipse of the sun by fog!

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August 20, 2017: Catching up before taking off again

A lazy day of reading, writing, and completing some small tasks makes for a brief blog post! Walt and I … Continue reading August 20, 2017: Catching up before taking off again

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