We started this season with our longest passage yet. We sail around 300 nautical miles from Italy to Greece, that is about 354 miles over ground. When we are on passage we face the challenges of cats getting sick, motoring…
Palermo
The reason we went to Palermo was because of the international gelato festival called Sherbeth and there were so many flavors it was crazy! My favorite flavor was purple rice. We went two nights in a row and we had…
The Ancient Ruins of Time
So far on this trip we have gone to so many ancient ruins and my favorite has to be the Roman Colosseum. I can’t even explain how amazing it was. I may be one of the most lucky people alive.…
Roman Colosseum History
How old is Rome? The city is 2,776 years old, the colosseum is 1,937 years old, and the Vatican museum’s Sistine Chapel is much younger- at only 512 years old. Roman Colosseum The roman Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever…
Climbing is More Than Rock
I don’t know when I started climbing, but I do know that I have improved so much. Climbing is so fun, you get to go up on a massive rock and the wind is blowing in your face and the…
This Grand Adventure of Sailing the Mediterranean Sea
Sailing Life Sailing, such a wonderful thing! So far on this grand adventure we’ve had very successful sailing. So far the winds have allowed for more sailing than motoring. Sailing is so much better than motoring because it’s not as…
Mediterranean Marine Life
We see the marine life all over when we’re anchored or even when we’re sailing! When we’re anchored we see octopi in the rocks and sea grass. Almost everyday we go swimming and a school of fish follow us for…
Our First Free Water Solo
Today my family and I finally free water soloed in the Med. It was so fun, and when we fell we would just fall into the water! We went into a cave and climbed up onto it and then jumped…
Exploring Valencia
My dad and I went on a biking journey through Valencia. We were asked by my mom and sister to get adapter for the boat. Europe uses 220 volt power and the United States uses 120v, so our electronics do…
Leaving friends & family
I love my Gma so much and it was so hard to let her go. I will be able to call her and she might visit me in Italy. My Gma is an extraordinary pickleball player. I will miss her…