This was for a party of 10, so he required a large vessel.
Which he found in Integer 1, a yacht in the Plymouth Yacht Harbor Marina (yep...that's the one I stayed 3 days in and couldn't afford), where he lives on his boat.
Since the boat needed some advance prep work, he got access to it mid-week, and it became our hangout!
Armando volunteered to crew for the charter and I offerred to help set things up (drink beer while they worked and do a bit of cooking...I didn't dare go on the weekend given the gender and age of the participants and my current marital status, which it is important that I keep!).
So, from Wed – Friday we made the boat our evening clubhouse.
It is a bit past its prime, but what a boat!
2 masts, a gazilllion hatches, full pilot house, spiral staircase, master double bed suite, 3 heads, what can only be described as a living room (a large salon), big galley and separate crew living quarters!
I took a nap one evening (on a 15' corner rounding couch) while Armando and Tim worked out the navigation for the weekend. When Armando awakened me I first looked at him (Ok...I think I know who that Brazilian is), then around the boat (trying to sort out where I was, whoa....this ain't Severance), then determined what country I was in...then off in the dinghy and back to reality (which is pretty odd as it is these days).
I took some pictures as the boat went by Sat morning (with all the waving women and Armando on deck) before descending the 4 short steps into my humble ship to spend the weekend writing blog articles for the folks back home, pretty sad (Ok...I had fresh duck from a local farm store, nice mushrooms and a wild rice mix, ½ bottle of Plymouth rum, some good wines, a solid internet wireless connection and the sun was shining...”I can't complain but sometimes I still do”!).
As I write this it is Sunday and the charter has not yet returned...so I have yet to learn the fate of my crew in the hands of the 10 young females, but I have prepared for a dinner aboard Integer 1 (after the guests have departed) and may again take a nap on that long couch!
3 comments:
I am reading this while I am at work, missing your words of wisdom or should I say your smart a-- comments!?!
Thank you for setting up this blog so that those of us who spent 20 odd years of our work live with you can enjoy your adventures. The trip sounds like a dream that only you could have ...
I hope that Diane is not too lonely, especially reading this last blog ... she is probably pining away until she can meet up with you again to join in the party!
Stay safe ... I am looking forward to your next adventure.
-Pam
I've been keeping up with your travels from the beginning and everytime I come in and read your updates I think you are one of the luckest guys in the world! What a trip of a lifetime and what great experiences you are having and all the wonderful people you are meeting along the way. I'm sure you will come away from this with many new friends across the world.
And behind all this great fun is your very supportive and loving wife and dog! Just don't forget that! ;)
Okay Diane, Scott is certainly setting the stage for you when you join him later this year. You have a right to expectations of the finest yachts, finest wines, finest foods and to explore wonderful, charming and fascinating places!
I have already let Jim know that it is his job to ensure that Scott is ready to wine and dine you and give your heart all it desires upon your arrival.
Scott, it is indeed grand that you are experiencing all that you have so far. One can just imagine as you face each new day with expectant anticipation of what wonders/trials/surprises you will encounter along each step of your great adventure. Hmmmmmm...what do you think life will be like once you complete your journey and re-join our lives as a mere mortal!
I simply cannot wait to hear all of the stories you will have to share over the next several years about this journey of your dreams.
Take care and be safe...and Diane...I have nothing but great admiration for you.
Pat
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