Kristin was already in the galley and I heard the whistle of the kettle boiling the water for the French press; soon after a familiar aroma was in the boat. This is the best time of day, Kristin snuggling with Yoda next to me as we drink coffee in silence.

We left our friend Sal + Chris’s house after a 5 week stay where we were able to get an enormous amount of work done to prepare the boat for cruising. Previously we were at our friend Mark’s dock for an extended period of time. We cannot thank all of them enough for their generosity and friendship. Truly salt of the earth people.