It's 930 pm on Tuesday night. We've been waiting out a storm for the past few days and intended to leave the anchorage tomorrow morning, but after checking the weather this morning we decided to go today. The wind is blowing hard. It's dark out. I'm sitting alone in the cockpit. Everybody else is sleeping … Continue reading Sailing the Mozambique Channel
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A Visit to Isla Casurina
Yesterday was a great day. We are still at anchor here, sitting behind the shelter of the small island nearby, Isla Casurina. When we landed the day before, I said I was going to swim ashore and see the island, or what looked to be little more than a large sandbar with some trees and … Continue reading A Visit to Isla Casurina
Arrived Safe and Sound in Mozambique
We spent the last 3 days sailing from Baly Bay, Madagascar, to Ilha Casurina, Mozambique. It's really just a small island off the coast of Madagascar that has an anchorage and gives us a little bit of protection from the storm that has been blowing now for 24 hours. The channel between Mozambique and Madagascar … Continue reading Arrived Safe and Sound in Mozambique
Heading West to Africa!
We've been traveling south in Madagascar, trying to get to a jumping off point, where we'll head west to the Mozambique Channel and then south from there.
Nosy Komba & More Lemurs!
An overnight trip to Nosy Komba allowed us to see more lemurs and visit a quaint village.
Walking around Daresalama, Nosy Be
Walking around Daresalma, Nosy Be, souvenir shopping, veggie shopping, ice cream eating, and people watching.
Nosy Be and Lemurialand!
A fantastic day enjoying Nosy Be and one of its huge attractions, Lemurialand, where you can play with Lemurs and so much more!
Something We Noticed In Nosy Be: Sex Tourism and Trafficking is Alive and Well
Sex Tourism and Human Trafficking appears to be alive and well in Madagascar based on several interactions I experienced today.
Final Day of Sailing Before Arriving in Nosy Be, Madagascar
Final day of travel through the islands of Norther Madagascar, and arriving in Nosy Be.
Fun Pictures from Northern Madagascar (Cathedral Islands?)
Some more pictures from Northern Madagascar, the Cathedral Islands area.
Northern Madagascar is Beautiful!
Northern Madagascar Islands surround us as we make our way to Nosy Be!
Rounding the Northern Tip of Madagascar
Lots of fun and excitement as we round the Northern tip of Madagascar.
Tuesday Thoughts
Watching the sun set over Madagascar.
Minimalism Revisited
The Minimalists are 2 guys you should be listening to if you're interested in learning more about minimalism.
Plastic-free Oceans
Evidence of plastic in the ocean is all around us as we travel throughout the world.
Pirate Cemetery & Ile aux Nattes
A day of exploring Ile St Marie's southern sites. Madagascar is a great place!
Jeeping Around Ile St Marie
An all day jeep tour allowed us to explore Ile St Marie and learn about its culture.
3 Days at Sea – Arriving in Madagascar
We spent 3 days at sea and have now arrived in Madagascar. A beautiful passage and a beautiful country.
Joys of Checking In and Out
Checking in and out is sometimes fraught with peril..
Leaving Reunion
After 2 1/2 months of adventure and learning on Reunion, the beautiful French island in the Indian Ocean, we are setting sail for Madagascar!
Living Large by Living Little! 