Garrett and I have spent the better part of the last five years dreaming, planning, and preparing to go cruising down the California Coast to Mexico, through the Panama Canal, around the Caribbean, and back to the East Coast. Here’s a breakdown of how we prepared our Rafiki 35 to be ocean and cruising ready! It includes the improvements we made to the boat, what safety measures we have taken, how we organized our tiny living space, and more.
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September Book Review: The Camomile Lawn, Evvie Drake Starts Over, and Conversations with Friends
In September, I read three books: The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley, Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes, and Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney. I loved two of these books and didn’t love the other. Check out my September Book Review to find out what I titles recommend and what I do not!
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Guide to Sausalito, California
In this local’s Guide to Sausalito, California, find recommendations on where to eat, drink, where to walk, and what to do. Tips include dining at the Lighthouse Coffee Shop, grabbing cocktails with a view at the Trident, enjoying a Saturday at Bar Bocce, seeing the houseboats at Waldo Point Harbor, shopping at Heath Ceramics, and more!
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Guide to Bacharach, Germany
Bacharach, Germany is one of the many picturesque towns found in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In my Guide to Bacharach, you will find recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, activities, and how to get there from the Frankfurt airport. Enjoy!
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August Book Review: The Golden Hour, The Last House Guest, Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows, and What the Wind Knows
When I relaxed, I read. In August, I read four books: The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams, The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda, Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal, and What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon. I really enjoyed all four of these stories—read my detailed thoughts on each below to see if any resonate with you!
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