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Sharing our journey with ‘Intention’

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Pilgrim: Believer, Traveller, Wayfarer

Intention: Purpose, Goal, Aim

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  • Postcards from the Northern Ionian

    We left the Gulf of Patras for the tiny island of Kastos, a long string bean of an island tucked in alongside the larger island of Kalamos. Happy days as we were off to the main town, to a stunning aquarium of an anchorage and a trip in to the…

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  • So How Do You Choose a Van?

    So How Do You Choose a Van?

    This was a question we asked ourselves a lot as it became clear that this year was going to be all about van life. The…

  • Why on Earth are We Land Locked Instead of Ocean Bound?

    Why on Earth are We Land Locked Instead of Ocean Bound?

    Given I have decided to re-activate our blog I need to start with a big catchup of where we are and why. We are not…

  • On Sharing the Stories

    On Sharing the Stories

    Well a lot of water has flowed under the hull of Intention since my last update. The horror and relief of the rat story gave…

  • My Arki Dakos Salad

    My Arki Dakos Salad

    Dakos has become a bit of an obsession of mine and from ordering some bad and good ones and also making some bad and good…

● About Me

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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