Here we are, almost at the end of August, and the time has been flying…our cruising adventures have receded in the background to let us adapt to the Canadian environment: we are now anchored in the beautiful 1000 Islands and enjoy the scenery...despite the cold weather and water temperatures: yes, what years ago might have felt like a normal summer now feels cold to us…after all, there is a big difference (20F or 10C) in air and water temperatures! But Marleyne does not complain anymore about feeling “sticky” and Heiner rinses the boat with fresh water to his heart content! Swimming feels refreshing: we swim more here than in the islands. Probably because without swimming, one actually risks hypothermia!!!!

We have been welcomed back home by several friends and neighbours (who cautiously ask if, this time, we are staying…) and we are enjoying the Canadian bargain prices of food and “stuff”… (We have not yet been to the Liquor stores to buy rum….).

Our house renovation is now finished: the house was in good shape but we felt like redecorating! The floors were resanded and revarnished…new carpets…new colour schemes. It feels good to enjoy the home comfort with laundry facilities, hot showers, freezer and toaster!!!! And what to say about having the use of a car!!!!



We even have found a yard to sandblast the boat next spring: we think that La Buena Vida has enabled us two marvellous years of travel and “deserves” a Rejuvenescence treatment: sandblasting and new paint job!

We would like to remain in a “cruising frame of mind”…by avoiding to become to set in our ways and by being spontaneous and adventurous !And by reading our cruiser’s friends blogs rather than spending time in front of TV!!!!!!!!!!!