A few evenings ago we met another couple who have been cruising for 10 years between the Chesapeake and the Caribbean. They have made the difficult decision to put their boat (40′ Island Packet) up for sale and are moving back to land with mixed emotions. Better to make that decision on their own terms rather than the sea or life in general making the decision for you they thought.
In the past 10 years they have done a few home visits, and in the past year have only spent 3 nights in a marina. So they really have been living on the hook. They are finishing their rendition of the life we are just embarking on and it was great to just sit and chat with them over a wine and beer.
What struck me when talking with them was the contentment they had regarding the decisions they made and the life they chose to live for the past 10 years. They talked about how their relationship grew stronger because of it, and because of all the time they spent with just each other. It was really quite lovely. I could see them remembering the excitement and newness we are currently experiencing with a twinkle in their eyes.
It really is good to connect with people who have been living the dream.
I hope you have as good a run as they did aboard Dreamtime!
It is wonderful; that you and Bob have reached your dream. Things do change within the blink of an eye. Jim has had some issues with his health this past summer but we are on the mend and he is on the golf course again. We hope to follow our dreams on PGA tours in the future.