Our incredible journey is nearing the end.....a sad thought indeed. As we sit here anchored in South African waters again, we can look back on many unbelievable adventures, places, people, phenomenal friends and outstanding memories.
This collage of photos cannot possibly do justice to the year but does include some old friends remet along with a few who were so very helpful and supportive in the tougher times.
2016 proved to be a year of some major ups and downs. I lost my 94-year old Mom in March followed by more than our fair share of severe mishaps which almost finished things prematurely, placing us in a few situations where we honestly thought, "this is it, we can no longer carry on". But miracles do happen and, most of all, there were those friends who were there to give that essential boost and moral support which got us back on our feet again.
During the more trying times, dear Calypso suffered a few set backs but regardless, she continued to prove just how solid she is. At the time that we purchased her, we were a couple of totally inexperienced rookies which makes us marvel at our luck in choosing her. How did we manage to get that so right?!
We still have about another 1000nm to cover before closing the complete circle but we aren't rushing it. How does one suddenly end such a lifestyle? No, we'll take it slowly to make the most of the little time we have left.
Sadly, we will be saying farewell to so many of our cruising friends but life will bring on new adventures and challenges; we still have so much to look forward to as we plan the next stage of our lives.
For all those who entered our lives while out there, we will miss you terribly but you gave us memories to keep forever and nothing can take those away. As you carry on towards your own home ports, we wish you fair winds; stay safe and, who knows, we may just meet up again somewhere, somehow.
To all our friends, landlubbers and cruisers alike, we wish you everything of the best for a great Christmas season and especially for the forthcoming year.
Happy 2017 to you all
Love from Paul and Maureen aboard Calypso
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