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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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  • It’s a wrap. Season 6, 2026

    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…

● Latest Articles
  • 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…

  • Levitha Mushrooms and Manouri.

    Levitha Mushrooms and Manouri.

    A trip to the supermarket in Greece can occasionally yield some excellent results although seasonal and local rules here on the islands for the most…

● 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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