Laundry is an ongoing experiment/experience/exasperation. With 6 people on board of whom 5 are female, we do generate a fair amount. Franci took up the washing chore while we were still in Cape Town. She used the “Sputnik” washing machine. “Dankie Susan en Abe, ons gebruik dit baie!”. She used about 4 liters of warm …
Category: Life on Board
Dec 20
After 4 Days
The 20th of December – Franci’s birthday!! (Also Sam’s birthday. Happy Birthday Sam!) Well we made it – just. We were starting to feel ourselves again. If you remember, this was on Franci’s wishlist. In line with the family tradition, Franci could choose all the meals for the day. However, we had to spread her …
Dec 18
The Real Deal
After the balloons… after the Grand Send-off by Gerard and Tiana and family….after the lovely sail into Table Bay, passing Robben Island…. after my last WhatsUp, boasting about the great conditions….came ………………..the great seasickness! The new pills did not work!!! It was the first time ever for me to throw up. We all had our …
Dec 09
An Inside Peek
The Forepeak where K & S usually sleep. One can see through to the Sail Locker in the background. The busy man is our ever dependable Charles, working on the Windlass**. The Saloon, where we eat, school, rest, watch movies. We also charge our electronics here. Note the cables in the corner. The Navigation Station, …
Nov 07
The Name Game
The name of our Yacht is SHANG DU. This was her name when we bought her. The previous owner told us that Shang Du means: “Pleasure Dome.” “Pleasure Dome”?? Who goes around the world with their four daughters in a boat called PLEASURE DOME??? Our immediate resolve was TO CHANGE THE NAME as soon as possible! HOWEVER…… Frans …
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