GONE

     Today was the day. The long awaited day. It seemed that after so much anticipation, it deserved more fanfare and excitement. We got up, ate oatmeal with granola, and sailed away. A close friend of our family waved us off, snapping photos of our departure from shore. Then we were off.
     No dramatic music or inspirational revelations.
     But that's one hundred percent alright by me. I have had plenty good byes, many were only just last night, and I don't really want more. Plus it was a glorious morning for a sail. So as I said, off we went.
     The wind was northerly, but pretty shifty. We ran downwind for miles, then the wind fizzled out. We motored for a couple more hours then docked at a positively charming little marina about 40 miles from where we started. This place has undoubtedly looked the same for 150 years. There are two huge stone warehouses perched right next to the shore, both 4 stories tall and nearly 200 years old. There is a charm about the whole place, it is reminiscent of times long forgotten by the rest of the world.
    Overall, good day. Tomorrow we get our mast removed so we can go through the locks and under the bridges that we'll soon encounter. Tomorrow's game plan involves showers, motoring, a couple locks, and hopefully more free wi-fi so I can update this!

P.S. This is me in front of one of the warehouses at the marina.

:)