Now that we've actually been out cruising for a couple of years, we're starting to get some questions about how we cope with various challenges. On this page, we'll give you some of our answers: opinions, rants, and largely unfounded philosophizing. Enjoy!

Applying for Residency in New Zealand: What we wish we'd known beforehand

Don't Fret! It's supposed to be fun!

Drinking Warm Beer (and other thoughts about refrigeration and watermakers)

Groceries, Visas and Bonds in French Polynesia: Are the horror stories true?

Communications At Sea

Was It Worth It?

What's in Sereia's Med Kit?

What's in Sereia's Ditch Bag?

An Ode To HAM

After Cruising For One Year: What we're glad we did, what we wish we'd done

Always Puke on the Leeward Side (and other thoughts about seasickness)

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