Two months in California were followed by nearly three months in Thailand, culminating in the celebration of the Thai New Year in mid-April.  We returned to the boat in the beginning of May, had a new autopilot installed and began our southeastward journey to Dubrovnik.  After waiting several days for a weather window we voyaged 69 hours to Valletta, Malta, arriving in mid-June.

We have decided to list the boat for sale, as we're not enjoying the voyaging life as much as we used to.  More details are located in the log entry.

The log also includes narration of John's trip to Wisconsin to attend his 50th high school reunion.

Returning to the boat in Turkey we traveled rather quickly through Greece and then spent 2.5 months in Croatia.

We left the boat in Croatia for the winter and went to Thailand, where we oversaw the construction of a small house. 

Log 2004

Holiday activities and trips to Ankara, Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris; and a trip to Thailand for Rut and two of his brothers to enter the monastery for a short time.

Additional sections include travels in Thailand and Cambodia, and a description of the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally.

Lastly, a brief description of the Black Sea Yacht Rally, plus an incredibly long journal of that 65-day trip.  The photo above, taken by Ted of Hydrangea, shows us on the Black Sea coast of Turkey

The long passage begins, from Phuket, Thailand, to Turkey.  Ports of call include Galle, Sri Lanka; Uligan, the Maldives;  Salallah, Oman; Massawa, Eritrea; Suakin, The Sudan; Hurghada, Port Suez, Ismaelia and Port Said, Egypt; Larnaca, Cyprus; and Kemer, Turkey.  The journey took longer than expected due to some medical problems.  

Later cruising includes the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts of Turkey, a trip to northern Cyprus, and inland visits to ancient Ephesus and the scenic wonders of Pamukkale and Cappodocia.

The waterfall is in the hill country of Sri Lanka.

Log 2002

The purchase of Knot Yet II and subsequent trips to learn about the boat.  Updated 3 October with news including the cruise to the Equator and on 24 October discussing the return to Thailand.  New photos are available on Photos 2002-Indonesia and Singapore and Photos 2003-Northeastern Thailand..