One of the things that is so fun about this cruising life is meeting so many great people. Tonight was typical. We went up to the cruisers club for a cocktail and to just see who was there. But once there we ran into about twenty of our good friends and three hours later finally stepped back outside with big smiles on our faces from the camaraderie of it all. So fun!

Then on the way back to Charisma ran into several other friends who have been out touring for a few days and had a nice chat on the dock with them.

Then…upon getting back to Charisma we found we had new neighbors. A new boat pulled in next to us and we’re sitting in our respective cockpits-in the dark-chatting about who we are, where we’ve been, recommendations on places to go, etc, etc. Delightful people and we haven’t even seen them yet. Just heard them. In the dark. Across the water between our two boats. We just know their names; Don and Priscilla.

This is the same reason it takes Ann about two hours to go up to the bathroom (or take a shower). She runs into folks we know, gets into a conversation (“where have you been, what have you been doing…”) and two hours later she’s back.

Cruising and making great friends. We’re loving it.