July 21st

We were in a hurry to get to the sailing base by 6:30am and found we had been locked into our hotel! Our room key didn’t work on any of the doors. Luckily Dane was here and he wiggled us through doors and stairways and found an escape around the back. I think we’ll just jump off the balcony in case of fire.

I don’t know what I would have done without Dane on this adventure. He’s navigated the roads, interpreted the signs, handed me my credit card when I left it in a restaurant and generally has taken care of all the logistics. He’s a very capable young man and excellent traveler. He eats anything, is up for any adventure and puts up with my nudging too without complaint. I’m very proud of him.

These beautiful, vintage wood motor boats were docked outside our hotel.