Hi there, my name is Paul and I'm from Australia (for those browsing) which may well be the best place to live in the whole world. But one has to visit the rest.

The "knackered sailor" title was given to me by my beautiful daughter along with the cap as a birthday present. I was knackered but I got a lot better.

This trip is a true adventure. Sailing a beautiful 49' Jeanneau from the UK to the Caribbean with 3 fellow sailors. The real start date is 17 October but the UK connection, David, Ian and Joe have been doing lots of work. Thanks blokes! I'll try to keep the blog up to date when we have access to the Net.

Last trip:
This trip I'm travelling to the UK, France and Morocco with quick stop overs in Hong Kong and Bangkok. I can't resist that Thai cooking so what better place to have a few days rest on the way home.

I will be able to include London, Paris, Edinburgh, Dubin, Casablanca and Marrakech to name a few to the "been there, done a bit of that" party talk.

It is wonderful to be able to stay with friends and freinds of friends as I travel. Thanks to you all for making it a better time. I think the Morocco segment with Jodie will be a fabulous experience and may be my favorite. Be prepared for the photos.

Also, thanks to those who have assisted me to get this far and especially to Mum for her special gift. Everything will make a great experience even better.

It will be a fabulous life expanding journey and will iin some ways assist me to ease into the next phase in my life on my yet to be found yacht. I hope you enjoy sharing my journey and will come and see the best of the photos in June.

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