Reflections on Long-term Cruising (So Far)
Agua Verde, as seen from the hills east of town Dave and I are curled up in wool layers, sipping hot apple cider and warm soup near a crackling fire. A purring cat stretches across our laps. It may snow tonight. Rain and hail pummel the windows, but here inside, we’re cozy. In case it’s unclear, we’re pretty far from Mexico. We returned (by plane) to Washington for a few weeks to visit loved ones, replenish boat parts, and renew our Mexican visas. And most of all, to see our well-missed cat, Uma. We’re also remembering what cold feels like just in case we start to take Mexico for granted. It’s been about six consecutive months since we said goodbye to our families and friends and headed south. This is officially the longest we’ve cruised nonstop. Long-time cruisers we’ve met along the way claim this milestone is the time things start to change. This is now a lifestyle, not a trip. We’re currently contemplating these changes. It’s not always easy to reflect on a journey when we’re on it