Two days before Christmas, I’m on deck watching the striated desert mountains slip past the slate blue water, just ruffles by the six knot breeze. Donna is below, taking a nap, or listening to her podcast.
Dear Donna and Peter, what a pleasure it was to read about your journey! Well written and personal - as if I was there and saw it with my own eyes... Jim probably envies you with "white" envy. :) Donna, my dear, once the health scare is behind you, I wish you both safe and healthy continuation of the voyage and may all your dreams and aspirations come true!
Happy New Year, dear Peter and Donna. Thank you for another delightful story that let us peek into your world. Our life seems so bleak compared to your experiences. 😟 Hope all goes well with Donna's surgery.
And yes, we'll meet one day somewhere exciting and peaceful at the same time (just like you describe in your notes) and have shots of vodka to your health! Until then, we'll be reading the Enchanted Voyage and think of you both. Love, Jim and Katya.
Thank you Katya. I really appreciate your good wishes and it's so nice to hear from you. We will be glad when the scare is behind us. In the meantime, we are enjoying each day to the fullest. Happy New Year to you and Jim!! May it be a great year for you both - good health and everything else you want in life!! With Love, Donna
Thank you Marie! We'll keep you posted and all is well.... I hope you and Joe are in good health too. It's so important! Wishing you all the best in the new year <3
Thank you Peter - nicely written - glad to hear Donna is going to be ok (OK) good to get health issues resolved while you are still close - easier. …. Love the travelogue - Best to you both.
Yes - what a pleasure. ... and the new EV post is stunning - well written and most incredible photos - so very nice to see / hear. ... sailing brings out the best in people - certainly in those who are meant to be so doing. Cheers, M.
What a journey. Your adventure inspires! Thinning of you guys and sending best wishes for a smooth procedure for Donna. Very wet here in SF- hurray! Enjoy the warm weather. The swimming sounds blissful! xo
Thanks Catherine! Things are moving more quickly now, so hopefully this will all be past us before too long! Say hi to Seth! Hope he's feeling much better these days!
Wonderful photographs and wonderful commentary. May Donna welcome the new year with good health.
Sippican Harbor in Marion --- some day!
Have a lovely holidays season.
Thanks Maureen! Hope you're having a wonderful year!
Dear Donna and Peter, what a pleasure it was to read about your journey! Well written and personal - as if I was there and saw it with my own eyes... Jim probably envies you with "white" envy. :) Donna, my dear, once the health scare is behind you, I wish you both safe and healthy continuation of the voyage and may all your dreams and aspirations come true!
Always with love,
Katya.
Thanks Katya! Maybe we'll even get you and Jim down on the boat one of these days!
Happy New Year, dear Peter and Donna. Thank you for another delightful story that let us peek into your world. Our life seems so bleak compared to your experiences. 😟 Hope all goes well with Donna's surgery.
And yes, we'll meet one day somewhere exciting and peaceful at the same time (just like you describe in your notes) and have shots of vodka to your health! Until then, we'll be reading the Enchanted Voyage and think of you both. Love, Jim and Katya.
Thank you Katya. I really appreciate your good wishes and it's so nice to hear from you. We will be glad when the scare is behind us. In the meantime, we are enjoying each day to the fullest. Happy New Year to you and Jim!! May it be a great year for you both - good health and everything else you want in life!! With Love, Donna
Peter, wishing you both safe passage and great care for Donna, love, Marie
Hey Marie! Hope all is well with you and Joe! <3
Peter, we are fine. Settling in to our smaller home. Shedding lots of things, in the process. Savannah is having a cold snap…sunny but only 27 now…
Love,
Marie
Thank you Marie! We'll keep you posted and all is well.... I hope you and Joe are in good health too. It's so important! Wishing you all the best in the new year <3
Thank you Peter - nicely written - glad to hear Donna is going to be ok (OK) good to get health issues resolved while you are still close - easier. …. Love the travelogue - Best to you both.
So nice to chat on the phone the other day, Michael! All the best to daughter and the Brisbane clan!
Yes - what a pleasure. ... and the new EV post is stunning - well written and most incredible photos - so very nice to see / hear. ... sailing brings out the best in people - certainly in those who are meant to be so doing. Cheers, M.
I got raver tears seeing all your beautiful faces 💕 I love reading about your travels and am so delighted to hear about Donna’s good news.
We're looking forward to the day when we see your raver-tear-streaked face on the boat! Lots of love for you, Ben, and the kids!
What a journey. Your adventure inspires! Thinning of you guys and sending best wishes for a smooth procedure for Donna. Very wet here in SF- hurray! Enjoy the warm weather. The swimming sounds blissful! xo
Thanks Catherine! Things are moving more quickly now, so hopefully this will all be past us before too long! Say hi to Seth! Hope he's feeling much better these days!
Sending love and hugs and may 2022 bring super health, healing (post procedure) and happiness. Keep us posted! The GCs
Thanks Esther! Hope all is well in NZ! Big hugs to Adan, Joa, and Jasper!