Beautiful Boat
Finally the day came when we brought our boat, our very first boat, to its new home. What an incredible day it was! The sun was shining and the wonderful couple who previously owned the boat came with us, showing us the ropes. I can’t even begin to say how lucky we felt to be having this experience but also to have enjoyed it with Rick and Deborah. We wish them all the best as they begin their search for the next boat that will no doubt be filled with the good energy and care they brought to this one.
We came down the coast in what started out to be rough waters and the anti-nausea medication quickly was introduced to my body. I spent the first leg of the trip laid out inside the cabin praying that it would stop! It would have been better for me to be up on the bridge but I was afraid of a horrible mishap that would see me with my head over the side. I felt it better to hold out down below just in case.
When I finally felt like I got my sea legs, appetite and colour back, I emerged to be reintroduced to the most incredible scenery. Wind flowing through my hair, the smell of the ocean. sea birds, beautiful coastline and the realization I live in the most beautiful place in the world. At one point I saw an eagle and at another point we were graced with a dolphin who swam by our boat! We all thought that was good omen and the vision as it rose out and back into the ocean remains in my head. Imagine, a dolphin, wild and free charting its own course in the same waters!
Of course, we will develop pictures of the day and I will share those soon. In the meantime I want to say this was an adventure I felt so priviledged to have. I couldn’t help but think of those that due to the economy have had to give up their boats. Aware now of the feeling, companionship and oneness with nature there is no doubt that would be so hard. Beyond the boat itself is a community of people that would be missed too.
This new chapter in life was opened so nicely and I will never forget it. I have a photographic memory; snapshots of my husband realizing a dream, hugs exchanged, a card given to us after the boat was docked and graciously handed over. All of these photos placed in the album of my life… alive and smiling!
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I’m sooo happy for new addition to the family and for this new chapter in your lives. The dolphin was no doubt welcoming you to the family of the ocean.
Thank you for the comment. It really is an addition to the family, talk and thought about often. The dolphin was truly the icing on the cake for the cruise in.
Yaaaaay! Congrats to you. I am so happy for you both. There is no feeling like being on the water. Spending the day with the wind in your face and the sun on your back gives you a relaxing feeling that even a massage therapist can’t!
Next time you are feeling sick, keep your face up in the wind. Going into the cabin often makes it much worse. Enjoy your new boat, perhaps we will see you on the water one day!
-Candice
Thank you Candice for your congrats! This has been a process that took awhile but was well worth the weight. Thankfully there are great people like yourself to offer insight and welcome. To experience the beauty in the way boaters can of this magnificent part of the world is truly a blessing.
As a massage therapist I think you may be in need though, I felt muscles working that I don’t know I’ve used that much. Sea legs, balancing and increased prep work may mean a little more back and leg work please.
We will meet I hope on the waters soon, we will be the ones with that new boater, huge smile on our faces.
Congrats….I look forward to many interesting adventures that you both will be embarking on. We are very excited for you both.Enjoy every moment take lots of pictures and I look forward to the many stories you will be sharing.
Thank you so much! Yes, there will be interesting adventures and the best part is we get to share the experience. We expect visitors and fellow explorers to enjoy it along with us. I will be blogging often I’m sure on this topic and will begin to take more pictures as we live in a beautiful area of the world by land or sea.
