ocean-pilgrim

Tag: travel

  • A Meditation on Boat life

    A Meditation on Boat life

    The Fethiye Gulf has been inhabited for eons.  Civilisations have risen and fallen, cities built and abandoned.  Legends told and ruins explored give a tantalising glimpse into just how long humans have inhabited these lands and how they have done so.  The Fethiye Gulf is a part of what is known as the Lycian coast…

  • Drumroll Please! Part 1…..

    Drumroll Please! Part 1…..

    Buying a yacht is a pretty intense business.   First there is the inspection. Then there is looking at a bunch of other yachts to help you decide that, yes, this is the boat that ticks many of your boxes.  Because what is abundantly clear is that no boat is ever likely to have 100% of…

  • Getting Reacquainted with Our Old Friend: Uncertainty

    Getting Reacquainted with Our Old Friend: Uncertainty

    We were well prepared for the leap into the unknown as we headed off from Australia on our boat hunt and as usual for us, we have hit the ground in Turkey running.  We have inspected 5 boats so far, managed oodles of luggage from one place to another (with no wheels), gotten over jetlag,…