The Shake-Down Trip
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 After marveling at our new baby and getting positive reactions to the wrap, it was time to get to know her for real. We spent about 2 hours with Anthony going over the outside workings, and…
Meeting Molly
Monday, March 12th, 2018 Early morning of Monday March 12th we flew to Redmond, OR, with an obscene amount of luggage: 3 North Face duffel bags, 2 Pelican cases, 1 suitcase (all to be checked – status with United really…
The Wrap
The EarthCruiser FX is a really good-rugged-looking vehicle with clean lines and a well thought-through design. In its new-born state it is gleaming white. As the date for picking up Molly drew closer, we started thinking of possibly putting something…
Under Construction
MOLLY 42 “This is a thinking man’s toy”, Michelle Boltz The key events in the construction of our Molly. Contract Signed – September 23rd, 2017 Name Selected – Molly – September 24th, 2017 Molly is the name we have selected…
Cubao, Manila
Tuesday to Saturday, December 4-9, 2017 A short work trip and first time in the Philippines for us both. Caroline got to catch up with a friend and Stephen got to work. Did a little exploring to get a feel…
Goodbye Beautiful Cuba!
We are sailing out of Santiago de Cuba at the time of writing. I do not believe I have ever felt so emotional when leaving a country. Beautiful Cuba: you and your people gave us a very warm welcome. I…
Cienfuegos, Cuba
On November 12 at 8:00 The World anchored at Cienfuegos, a city on Bahía de Cienfuegos, a bay on Cuba’s south coast. Known as Cuba’s ‘Pearl of the South’ ,the colonial town of Cienfuegos was founded in 1819 in the…
Trinidad de Cuba
Located in the province of Sancti Spíritus, in Central Cuba, is the perfectly preserved Spanish outpost of Trinidad, famous for its colonial old town and cobblestone streets. It was founded in the early 16th century in honor of the Holy…
Belize and Cuba
Located on the east coast of Belize at the mouth of the Belize River, Belize City is home to the country’s largest seaport. However, a narrow channel prohibits large ships from docking. I arrived on November 7th just after noon…
Stephen’s 50th Birthday Celebration aboard The World
September 12th, 2017 The Venue was Fabulous. The Food was Excellent. The People. It was all about The People. Friends and Staff. It was Magical to have some of our best friends gathered together for Stephen’s birthday party. Others couldn’t…
The Naming
photo courtesy of EC_HQ, Bend, OR. September 23 to 24, 2017 A month after meeting Michelle and Lance on Green Ridge to view the solar eclipse, we flew back to EarthCruiser in Bend to look at and discuss all the…
Solar Eclipse – Sisters, OR
August 21st, 2017 A trip one year in the works – flights and hotels were booked the moment it was possible to do so. We were getting excited as the event drew nearer. So time to check some logistics about…
The Beginning
In 1992/93 we did an overland trip from Morocco in the North of Africa to the South of Africa. It turned into a backpacking trip when we could not get our vehicle into Algeria. We made it to South Africa,…
Aurora Australis on the long voyage to New Zealand
Monday, January 30th – Monday, February 6th On Monday, January 30th, we all got together on the stern of the ship for a ‘Farewell Antarctica Cocktail’. What an incredible experience being able to visit an area as remote as the…
A walk on Ice in Bartlett Inlet
Sunday, January 29th Our last landing in Antarctica was truly magical. The Bridge and EYOS worked together to find a place where we could safely land to go for a walk on the ice shelf. Not that straightforward given that…