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Posted on July 24, 2018July 27, 2019

All Those Gizmos

As much as it bothers me that our kids still play video games while we cruise, I do find comfort in that they are using part of it – their gizmos, the gaming platforms, our precious little bandwidth – to keep their network, their Social Network that is, fresh and active. And it is very interesting to see how they interact with all this. Continue reading “All Those Gizmos”

Posted on November 18, 2017July 27, 2019

Beginning of the End

Yesterday we cast off the docklines from the marina in Musket Cove and moved with Pesto to Denarau, in Fiji’s mainland.

It was a trivial move, but with a lot of meaning to us.

Continue reading “Beginning of the End”

Posted on November 8, 2017July 27, 2019

Now What ?

It was just over two years ago. That’s when we decided to “turn Right”, to ditch our original plans of cruising the Caribbean and to sail to the South Pacific instead.

Well, here we are. With most of the island groups behind our stern, and a fresh Hurricane Season brewing just ahead (and atop) of us.

So, what are we up to now?

Continue reading “Now What ?”

Posted on November 4, 2017July 27, 2019

Tricks and Treats

It’s been four times already. Four halloweens that we celebrated since we started cruising full time aboard Pesto. And all have been different, some more awesome than others. This year’s was the best ! Continue reading “Tricks and Treats”

Posted on October 29, 2017July 27, 2019

Mysterious Ways

About 12 months ago we were departing the Tuamotus, International Capital of Reefs and Navigational Hazards. And we did find it the trickiest place to navigate. Until we got to Fiji …

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