----- Original Message ---- From: Scott Bulger <scottebulger@gmail.com> To: Passagemaking Under Power List <passagemaking-under-power@lists.samurai.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 7:45:54 AM Subject: [PUP] Reflections on moving aboard >When we started this adventure I had visions of >crossing the worlds oceans in my mind. After 4 months the goal became to >travel to the South Pacific. It wasn't until we decided on a near coastal >route of the East and West Coasts with a journey into the Bahamas that I >felt the dream was attainable. Once that decision became clear, almost all >the anxiety of the journey vanished. I wager that by the time you get to Mexico your possible itinerary will expand once again. Once you experience a different culture as a true prodigal aboard your own boat, communing with colleague voyagers both sail and power, and you have a few open ocean miles under your belt, you will understand that anything is possible given proper planning and preparation that you are doing. The adventure truly begins! Exciting! Congratulations! Patrick Willard 40PH ALOHA La Paz, MX