We've had a great run today - all the way from Castleton-on-the-Hudson to Marlboro, just south of Kingston, NY (where the British came up and burned it down back in the American Revolution).
Great old lighthouses all the way and we got a heck of a boost from the morning tide - we were flying along at about 7 to 8 knots (about 13 to 15 km/h) and made about 70 nautical miles. Gusty though, enough to nearly blow the inflated dinghy off the bow. Yikes.
We're hoping to run to NYC at the 79th Street Boat Basin tomorrow - about another 55 miles.
There was a red tide alert in NYC harbour earlier this week - need to check this is lifted. Red tide brings a dangerous algae in from the sea - causes a great deal of harm to animals. It should be swept back out soon, we hope.
The kids are plowing into homeschool work, and we're ready for a trip to the American Museum of Natural History to do some social studies/history projects. Lisa is trying to awaken her French conjugation skills and it's coming, but slowly. Aidan has to be more patient with his teacher!
We're also hoping (at least Elizabeth and Lisa) to check out Macy's, and a few other bookstores and museums.
Lisa's dad is planning to fly in with a list of items we left behind - and help us on our first offshore passage from NY to Cape May.
We're excited to see him and of course, still missing Reggie very much. Reg is settling into school and football but it's not easy for anyone.
We've had a chance to talk to some friends and family in the last few days - thanks to a cheap cell phone company in the States, Net10, which allows you to make calls anytime anywhere - $30 includes the phone and 400 minutes. I called today to top up and for an extra $35 I got another 200 minutes and another couple of months.
I also got my Rogers phone bill and we've decided to give it the boot. It's ridiculously expensive and there are much cheaper options here.
We're really looking forward to getting south because that means we'll see him soon.
Hopefully we'll be able to upload some pics of the gorgeous lighthouses and this beautiful body of water.
Lisa
3 comments:
Hi Lisa, Scott & family
Please let me know if you are getting this note. I made a couple of attempts get a Google a/c and send a note......I'm not convinced it went through !!
I'm checking in every night and sending you best wishes for an enjoyable trip !
Hi Gang!
We left NS a few days before Earl hit and were concerned about you. Glad to hear you're doing well. Esme just gave my your blog info so we'll be checking in to see your progress and read your stories.
Have a great time!!
Monika & Don
Hi all! We miss you guys -- but so great to hear about your trip. I can't imagine how tough it is to be away from Reg! Paul says he seems "engaged and happy" at school, so that is good. Anything we can do to help, let us know. Especially if he is missing the "mini Aidan" we have here. Happy to lend him a "little brother substitute" to bug. Lis - don't forget to integrate some women's studies into that American Revolution history! I did alot of work on post American Revolution history, especially women's history!!! Work here is insane, but hopefully seeing some end to the craziness in the weeks ahead. Hope you get that trip to Macy's in! Love to all,
A.
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