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...
Port de Plaisance de La Rochelle is bustling with activity, catering to a constant flow of marine traffic. The harbour’s boat lift operates tirelessly, hoisting over 15 boats in and out of the water daily....
What a glorious morning as we headed out in the Pertuis d’Antioche for our inaugural sail. Accompanied by Captain Patrick, we put Kora to the test. Pleased to say she faired well reaching speeds up to 9 knots with 16 knots of wind. We anchored out in the bay and the next morning raised...
As promised … here are some short videos taken inside the salon, starboard hull, port hull, cockpit, and at the front deck of the 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...
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...
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...
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...
Had a great day out on foot exploring the beautiful coastal city of Málaga, Spain. Our first stop was the Cathedral of the Incarnation of Málaga, a breathtaking masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. We were mesmerized by the intricate details on the facade and inside the cathedral and by the grandeur of its two colossal...
Land ahoy! After 7 days at sea we finally arrived at the Azores. Our first ever visit to Portugal. Enjoyed a great hike around the walls of a dormant volcano with stunning views of Lagoa das Sete Cidades, a pair of lakes nestled in the crater. Followed our hike up with a stroll around...
