Mike and I said farewell to Harry and Issy and to our rally friends and headed home. We left home in early January and were so looking forward to seeing family and friends again (and Mike’s granddaughter!) We will match up with our rally friends in Grenada in early March for the last 6 weeks of the rally. When the boat is on the ship back to Florida Harry and Issy will have a chance to go home for a month or so after not seeing family in almost a year. I’m really excited for them and so grateful for their help. Their parents should be damn proud of them. I couldn’t of done the rally without them.
Great Barrier Reef
Once you get around Cairns you have to be careful of the saltwater crocs. There’s also 2 types of fatal jellyfish that have to be avoided. The Aussies in the pubs are dangerous too!
12000 Miles and tons of smiles
We left Antigua in early January on a dream voyage. We sailed down to Bonaire and on to the San Blas Islands and thru the Panama Canal. A beautiful 5 day passage to the Galapagos and then a 17 day passage Nuka Hiva to the incredible islands of French Polynesia for 6 weeks. On to the wonderful islands of Fiji for a month before making our way to Australia. It’s has been 8 months of stunning beauty but what is even more special were the people we met and their random acts of kindness. My rally friends were absolutely wonderful . We took care of each other with loaning spare parts, helping fix and repair things, advice and encouragement, and countless sundowners at anchor and ashore. We also encountered so many local people that were gracious and giving. I will forever treasure their caring smiles. They were the true Irish Blessing.
The journey continues……… john
John, you had quite an adventure this past year. Your pictures and videos were great. It was so fun to follow you guys.
Amazing photos reflecting amazling people and once in a lifetime experiences.Congrats on finishing you dream!! Happy to see your families reunited.Will be excited to welcome you home and hear more about your journey firsthand.
Loved following your amazing journey! Can’t wait to get together and hear it all very soon.
I’ll be showing up at your doorstep long before you want to see me!
John & Mike — “ The trip of a lifetime” —
Has a new ceiling — thanks for sharing & loved the video of Great Barrier Reef
Welcome home & can’t wait to catch up
Im so happy to met you guys . Australia loved to have you here . Next year me and my familia we moving to uk ,… hopefully we see is there and all the best to Callum in college. Welcome home amigos ✔️