Ride into the Old City of La Rochelle

Had a wonderful afternoon ride into the Old City of La Rochelle. As we passed through the Tower Gates, including Saint-Nicolas (14th century), La Chaîne (14th century) and La Lanterne (12th and 15th centuries), it felt like we were transported back in time, surrounded by centuries-old architecture and the rich history of this coastal...

Pics Around Our Boat

It’s been a fun week of setting up our boat. I thought you all might enjoy a few pictures. I will also be sharing some short videos for those interested in seeing more detailed views of how we are managing to store all of the daily essentials of living. I am focused on ensuring...

Provisioning Time

Feeling utterly exhausted after 3 days spent provisioning our boat! We have traveled all across La Rochelle, visiting Hyper U (Walmart/Target/Kmart equiv), Leroy Merlin (Home Depot/Bunnings equiv), Bouchara (beautiful linens), and local markets. English isn’t so prevalent in this city, so we’ve become quite skilled at playing a game of charades when making our...

We have arrived in La Rochelle!

Sixteen days after departing Texas, we finally made it to La Rochelle and were so excited to see Lady Kora in person. She’s looking good! A few last-minute electrical matters still need to be completed. We will officially move on board on Monday, May 20. So far, all is going well. Passing through immigration...

Valencia, Spain

Our last port of call as we cruise across the Atlantic on our way to pick up Lady Kora. Spent the day in Valencia, Spain, another beautiful coastal town with gorgeous beaches and bustling city squares. Spent the day bicycling around the city, passing through the City of Arts and Sciences with its futuristic-looking...