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Pilgrim: Believer, Traveller, Wayfarer
Intention: Purpose, Goal, Aim


After leaving Santorini we spent our time managing the question ‘Do we stay in the wind or head for the heat?’ The windy Cyclades lived up to their name this year with the usual summer winds coming and going. They just seem to come more often than before. Not necessarily…

From the moment I had heard about Khalkidhiki I had wanted to go there. Three fingers of land hanging down from the mainland of Greece…

From the day we went back into the water on the northern end of Leros on July 4th we headed north and travelled as far…

It’s always been a love affair between Greece and me. It has been since my arrival in Athens on my 21st birthday after a horror…

Returning to the boat was an experience I was heavily anticipating. 2.5 years is a long time to be away from your home and after…

I’m Cath. I write most of the blogs unless I can get Rick to join in. I write to share about our sailing life with as much authenticity and honesty as I can. This means more than just the perfect moments. It’s a way to reflect and to remember the unfolding days, the terrifying moments and the things that bring us a sense of awe. I hope you come along for the journey.
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