winding down

winding down

we’re back at the marina

and probably won’t

take the boat out again

(except for a quick run to make water)

the cleaning up and closing down chores

will keep us busy

until it’s time to depart

it’s been a happy season

moderate winds

sunny skies

enjoyable sailing

small improvements to the boat

learning to care for it better

growing friendships with a few cruisers

good company from back home

it’s felt comfortable

to go back to places we know

pick up routines already familiar

feel the confidence of building on all we learned last year

and without everything being new

we’ve been glad to

sail to some new places – St. Croix, St. Thomas

discover a few new anchorages

find some shelling beaches

get comfortable docking and anchoring

try a new restaurant or two

four months has been about right

I’ll miss the warm sun

the soft air

the sparkling water

living in bathing suits and bare feet

but I’m ready to go home now

for a season

sunday 2 april

lent 2017

Penns Landing