Blogs from New Hampshire, United States, North America - page 23

Its been an interesting past few nights, sailing out still seems like a distant and unreal event. The weathers been perfect here, sunny days, cool crisp nights but apparently its all going to change quickly. We're still waiting for banks and lawyers to settle things out so we'll be leaving at the latest wednesday. In the mean time our collection of local friends is growing. I'm going to miss this place. We've recently adopted a few young fishermen from the pier, which has been more than entertaining. And trust me, in a situation such as this, entertainment is the key. We've watched crew come and go as they have to go back to their normal everyday lives and its odd. The tension finally broke yesterday with the first official meeting and beginning ceremonies. champagne enjoyed after ... read more

This mission is beginning to feel a little aimless. We've had to make a few adjustments to the itinerary and its wearing on everyones nerves. Tight deadlines shift to a loose but busy dictatorship of sorts. The bitter tone is likely due to the sleep deprivation. Awaiting the captains arrival last night and the suspense of lack of certainty caused heartache and ended in heartfilled drinks and talks. Which shifted to fishing, of course. Epic fishing, fish after fish, pass the rod get a little piece of glory. My second and third prises both gave me my just desserts with a bitter bite to the thumb as i set them back into the watter. Hiarcies have there purpose, especially on boats but i guess i thought this would be different, this would be a weakened hierarchy ... read more

A large winter storm has just hit the coastal area of New England. The plow drivers are working double overtime and the regional school system has shut its doors. When most people are thinking of ski country and hot chocolate the local surf population resounds with excitement for the inevitable swell. The winds of a typical Nor’easter provide the New England coast with large swells. After the storm passes, the skies are usually clear with an offshore (West or Northwest) wind. These conditions are perfect for surfing. It is not uncommon to surf in water that is just above freezing (+/- 38 degrees). The air temperature might be as low as 20 degrees, but a 6-millimeter wetsuit can keep you warm for at least an hour. Although they haven’t become a trend amongst New England surfers, ... read more

Salut a vous tous . Nous faisons un voyage fantastique . Jusqu a present aucun nuage. Marche,ski de fond ,hiking. Paysages superbes , Huntington Ravine, Tuckerman Ravine etc...A bientot Jacque set Christiane... read more

June 5-Sept 15 - USA Highlights - camp, drove from New Hampshire - Connecticut - Arizona, flew to San Francisco, drove from SF - Utah - Arizona. Camping in Zion National Park and Grand Canyon South Rim Park. Mule ride in GC. Lowlights - getting whooping cough, not sleeping in. The heat in central Arizona... Sept 17-Oct 16 - North Island, New Zealand Highlights - sandboarding the giant Te Paki sand dunes, Waitomo Adventures, Lost World and Honking Haggas Holes tours, hiking the Tongaririo Crossing Lowlights - the only morning I could sleep in (had the room to myself) the wind was so strong it woke me up. Being so exhausted from not sleeping in. June 5th - fly to Boston arriving early on the 6th and to Alton Bay, New Hampshire. Camp finishes August 18th. ... read more