Cowes To London…Finally!
We made it to London, finally! Whew. What a journey. We had quite the push this last month, but we are here, and London is fabulous. It’s been my dream to visit London for as long as I can remember. My nana was born in England (Sunderland), and I have always wanted to visit her homeland. She was a British war bride who met my grandfather, an American soldier stationed here during WWII. I may not get the details right, but as best I remember, the first time he saw her, he told her he was going to marry her, but she laughed him off. But, spoiler alert, they did, in fact, marry. However, she could not join him in America for another year. She entered New York’s Ellis Island as one of the many immigrants who passed through.
To London…Maybe?
We are currently scheduled to spend the winter at a marina in the heart of downtown London. I am thrilled about the opportunity. And we have made significant strides over the last few weeks toward getting there. However, we are facing several challenges. First, we need favorable winds. Second, we have to navigate strong tidal currents around a couple of notorious spots. Third, we have a few repairs to make. We are currently in Southampton to pick up the parts we need, but as with any boat project, nothing is ever simple.