Different Slants

Seeing the World from a New Angle

Going, Going…

Filed under: Travel — Rick at 5:17 pm on Thursday, May 13, 2010

Update – May 13, 2010

Mary and went to Europe last month and spent 4 days driving around southern England (an adventure in itself) looking at sailboats. Then we flew over to Amsterdam and found our boat – a 1975 31-foot Westerly Berwick – in Stavoren, Netherlands.  She should be perfect for our intended voyage through the European inland waterways.

Our boat "Orca"

The new boat

We have now returned, sold our house, and shipped our remaining belongings to Rotterdam.  On June 1, we fly back to the Netherlands, stopping for four nights in Iceland, and move aboard.  Then we will have returned to our preferred nomadic lifestyle.

More details can be found on my Cruising Tips blog.

3 Comments »

Comment by Don Larson

May 14, 2010 @ 8:56 pm

Hi Rick,

I am very happy for both of you. I hope to read your future stories about your new travels. Stay safe, my friend.

Don

Comment by Bob

May 14, 2010 @ 10:44 pm

Rick,
I have a more substantial comment coming for you quite soon, but not for the public. And no, it’s not about you and that cute sheep either…

You are embarking on such a great adventure, when most people who are 60 are giving up on such dreams. I am very proud of you and how you set your course and followed it through. You and Mary have nerve and guts and will reap the benefits of having those uncommon qualities.

Good for you, my ancient 6th grade friend. Good for you.

Bob Katzman

Comment by Don Larson

May 22, 2010 @ 9:43 am

Rick,

I was wondering if your upcoming world travels by boat might go under the caption “Different Waves”?

Warmest regards,

Don

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