As I’m nearing the end of this sailing season, I’m cleaning and organizing the boat for dry storage! In between snorkeling and walking on the beach, I’m going through every inch of the boat, tossing stuff and wiping surfaces to prevent mould to grow while away. Clothing I never wear, books I’ve read, Knick Knacks I have enjoyed but no longer do, expired paperwork and making lists of what needs TLC!
And then a lovely dinner at Laiza’s place! Raw Tuna Salad (my absolute all-time fave) in coconut milk, home baked coconut bread, Mahi Mahi and pommes frites and crêpes with local honey and lime!
Today, I am purchasing a NEW outboard motor, online and arranging it to be delivered to Apataki Atoll by the ship that stops at every Tuamotus with goods.
I’m also connecting with boat yards in New Zealand for December of 2026 to line up trades people to help with upgrades for sailing season 2027! Seems like Whangārei and Marsden Point are a “one stop” boatyards where it all gets done! As well, New Zealand is an attractive stop for sightseeing and land travel!
Sailing is coming to an end….
Sailaway Sarantium 
Ulrika,
It has been really great to be able to read your posts and follow along on your journey of a lifetime. All the reminders of the life that is out there waiting for those of us that never quite fit the molds here, or care too, lol.
Alexis had a great Grade 8 year, joining all the sports teams and developing a nice group of friends. Lucy and her spend a lot of time together and have a lot of plans this summer.
Tony wanted to renovate the kitchen, but after getting the quote I convinced him a trip to Southeast Asia was a better way to spend money. So we are off to Vietnam for 3 weeks in August. Excited to show the kids where I lived when I was 8-10 (Hanoi) and then do some backpacking to the central coast. Just taking carryon backpacks. I’m hoping it will be the first of many trip like this. Alexis still talks about meeting up with you in Greece when she graduates in 2029.
Wishing you smooth sails in your final sailing stretch before some land travel over the hurricane season.
Thanks for sharing,
Krista
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So nice to hear from you! She’s meeting me in 2029…. I better hurry up!! Haha! Big hello and hug to her! Enjoy a well deserved summer! And have a blast in Vietnam! I loved Hanoi when I traveled there with my daughter a few years back!!
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You have had an amazing year. What a journey you’ve been on and look how far you went!!! I’m impressed and I hope you have some fun times off the boat too visiting family and having some land life. Back to solid sleeps!
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Thank you, I am so excited to be surrounded with family and “old”friends from home!
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