Just last night we had a very nice party on board for all of our Boca Chica friends celebrating one year of cruising. One year ago we left Solomons and arrived, after our first day of 4-6' seas across the mouth of the Potomac and below freezing temperatures, with 5" icicles on the swim platform staples. But we were heading to Norfolk soon after, where the temperatures were in the 60's and 70's! We were, of course, pretty excited and pretty nervous about our readiness for the adventure; but also very happy and feeling very fortunate to be able to do what we were doing.

One year later, we now know that our expectations were too low, if anything. This year of adventure, new friends, new knowledge, and new heights in our partnership and our love has truly been fantastic. We are so thankful to all of you, our friends and family, who have nurtured us and encouraged us and taught us and watched over us AND stayed with us (literally and figuratively). We are indeed very blessed.