I have a confession to make. I do not love the sea. Admire and respect it – yes, as you … Read More
Month: May 2008
Day 6: Seals and Sisyphus
Sisyphus might sound like an unpleasant disease, but in fact he was the guy in Greek mythology who was condemned … Read More
Day 5: If It Was Easy, Everyone Would Be Doing It
The last few days I have been spoiled. I have been in calm waters, enjoying the company of dolphins, whales, … Read More
Day 4: Bag Balm, Bleak House, and the Maintenance of Discipline
It is always useful to have multi-purpose items on board – drinks bottles that double up as waterproof containers for … Read More
Day 3: Over The Edge: Dolphin Encounter
Today I rowed out over the edge of the continental shelf, and into the deep ocean. This is an area … Read More
Day 2: The Devil’s Teeth
The Brocade Today I rowed past the Farralon Islands, also known as the Devil’s Teeth on account of their jagged … Read More
Day 1: Golden Gate Bridge Dream
Location: The Brocade I’ll keep this blog brief, as I haven’t quite got my sea legs yet and tapping on … Read More
D-Cups in Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada No, I am not talking about the conspicuous features of the silicon beauties on the Las Vegas … Read More
Emotional Rollercoaster
Woodside, California Generally I attempt to maintain an attitude of Zen calm in the face of life’s ups and downs. … Read More
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