Anchorage
Threat of Being Becalmed in Taranto Brings Tuna and Tuner
We spend an unexpected night in Marina di Castro to avoid being becalmed, which results in a couple of fantastic surprises
August 18, 2022
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We spend an unexpected night in Marina di Castro to avoid being becalmed, which results in a couple of fantastic surprises
We explore Brindisi and the end of the ancient road called the Appian Way, swing by the Piazza Duomo and learn a little about Virgil.
Vampire like mosquitos have been biting and drinking our blood at night ever since we arrived in Bari
We have arrived in Bari, Italy -but trying to officially check in has been lost in translation, and the Captain is threatened with arrest
After exploring Old Town Dubrovnik, an unplanned dunk into the bay is applauded by locals resulting in a comical end to a great day. Note: beer is involved
For a perfect place, Croatia has it’s imperfections. For 13 centuries they fought fiercely for independence. Today they have much to be proud of from a booming tourist industry, to Nikola Tesla and freedom.
A 23 hour day that was exciting at times, dicey at others, with a snapshot of some of the more challenging action resulting from windy conditions and anchors dragging
We anchor at Badija Island to visit a 14th century Franciscan Monastery and circumnavigate the island by foot … meeting fallow deer along the way
Thanks to the blowing bora, we have a gutsy and gusty sail to the childhood island home of Dida – he’d be so proud that we’ve made it all the way to Korčula
On Saturday I unexpectedly partied at the lavishly indulgent Nikki Beach Club, dipping my toes into the luxury party resort and its hedonistic offerings. I