Back in Rio Dolce yesterday, an easy trip.  The ride from Guatemala City is lovely.  Customs wasn't too hard on me- even though I looked like I was about to open a marine parts store, they only charged me $15 duty.  Another woman here sailed through last week with all sorts of pricey electronics for her boat in her carryon, which she explained as GPS.  Theoretically you aren't supposed to pay duty at all, since your boat is in transit- but it's pretty painless.


I miss New England- never realized we live in such luxury!  Picture yourself in the sixteenth century, just as a fun exercise.


more pix!

A rainy day in R.I.


Ann and the girls came down fom Maine for the weekend, and did some fun things. We toured the historic sites of Providence: 30 Benefit, the Indian grocery, LORRAINE MILL. Saturday night was a sleepover with Bridget, Pippa and Kate. All girls- girl cats, girl mosquitos (yuh, Jas). Lots of cooking, too. Not sure how I'm going to get all these ingredients back to the boat.

Must post something before Lorenzo gets waterlogged!


I'm in Rhode Island visiting my people. Saw Marty and Nancy in Boston, Luke and Kris picked me up at the airport with their mom. Added bonus: Jessica and Charlie visiting. We took Charlie to the beach- the Irish Riviera, as it is known. Water is COLD. Came to Portsmouth afterwards by bus- had pizza with Elle Chris Gallia Bridge Jas Kate Meg Pippa. Hung out with Muz yesterday, some driving involved. We're in her office now. Swam at island Park, water warmer. Weather is lovely, not too hot.