This past month, Fabio and I have come far in our little boat. It will take a long time for me to post here all of the things I have jotted down. This was one special moment entering Okracoke, an island of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. We arrived near sunset, and crossed a seabird superhighway. Fabio was doing his best to keep us on course as I scrambled around on deck with the camera. It was a bit of a come-to-Jesus moment, so here we are.
We miss being in NYC/Italy this time of year. I miss Hanukkamas with Otto, Nicky and Sarah Bruner, window lights on Leonard St., trimming the nondenominational yet festive winter tree aka Geraldo Tree (RIP) in McCarren Park, walking through the overpriced pines-for-sale on city sidewalks, and the relative calm of the city between school semesters when the dynamic shifts towards that hardy year-round island resident feeling. Fabio misses his parents and friends, Mamma’s pumpkin ravioli, harassing his sister, playing with Meli… and a million other things.
We are happy with what we’re doing. Overjoyed, really. But we miss you.
Happy Solstice to both of youse.
Good-n-you, too.
We miss you, too, but are simultaneously inspired, awed and anxiously awaiting more photos of your journey. Xo
Aw, thanks, Bacon. Maybe we can do a webinar at GPCW?
Kate,
Thanks for sharing your “come to Jesus” moment — loved the music too! You two are so creative. Eager to see more on Dec. 26!
Happy Solstice to you too,
Aunt Peggy
Can’t wait to visit!!!
Living your adventure vicariously, (what a gift it is) but am glad you’ll be in Pgh to hear about it in person!
lovely, thank you. nice music choice too. Murphy and Alexandra got married on the solstice, a ridiculously joyful event. rehearsal dinner here before and dance party after and I am trashed and sore and very happy. Damian came by and planted crocuses amid the pre-wedding chaos, making me of course wish he were you – it was warm enough for the flower person to be working on the table outside!
I will think of you in Chiloe
love & merry & happy
A
I heard about the nuptials!!! Joyful season! Buon viaggio a tutti!!
“The Birds”.
Thanks goodness they didn’t attack!
And thank goodness they days stay bright longer and longer for a long spell.
See you not yet but soon, very soon.
fjw
Great blogs, great cruise. Stay ahead of J. Frost – doesn’t get warm till you’re south of Miami!
Fair breezes y’all
Hi Kate,
I saw your Instagram photos tagged with #OceanNavPix and we’d like to publish one in the next issue. I don’t see an email for you, so please email me at editors@oceannavigator.com so I can get some more information from you about the photo.
Thanks!
Larissa Dillman, Assistant Editor
Ocean Navigator magazine