Yesterday we went for a walk for a few hours. In the end we had to go through all the blackberry bushes, because we didn't feel like walking far. We all came upstairs scratching and a little bleeding. But it was a nice walk....
Marinthe on Alderney
We walked yesterday. We couldn't find our way to the castle. So we went through the blackberry bushes. We came up scratchy. All four of us were under the scratch. That's not nice. Especially when there's water on it...
Along the Belgian and French coast
We are in Cherbourg (the tip of Normandy) !!! The first week is over and we are 280 miles away. We have already gotten used to the life on board and have a great summer holiday feeling. Mira already has almost two...
Marinthe in Cherbourg
Dear all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're all right. I'm fine. We spent a day and a night at sea. So I didn't write. But now you are. That's nice. We're in cherbourg now that's a french town...
Boulogne
After a few days of sailing we arrived in boulogne. In the harbour of boulogne there was also an aquarium. We went there. It was very beautiful there. There were all beautiful coloured fish. There were also...
Hi everyone
I miss you guys a little, but it's nice here. We are now in Breskens and tomorrow we go to Belgium or France. We also swam in the harbour today and that was very nice. I hope you guys...
Departure
We left on the 19th of July and the rush hour is off! Waved out by family and friends. With the necessary tears. After 6 hours of sailing on the motorbike (the boat is not yet well equipped for slanting) with wind force 7...
Dear class 4a
We're in Veere now and I'm fine. I hope you have a nice last week of school. Tomorrow we're going to Vlissingen and I'm going to miss you very much. Xxx Marinthe
Say goodbye
When you leave, you have to say goodbye. A very overwhelming experience, starting with saying goodbye to our 'jobs', with lots of beautiful words and gifts that show an enormous amount of appreciation for our dedication and the way we work. Colleagues, once again very...
First message from Eline
Hello everyone, I'm looking forward to the trip. I really can't wait. It's going to happen in a few weeks. I especially like that we're going to see dolphins. But I'm going to miss you guys a little too! xxx...
Whitsun weekend
The weather is so good, so far so good this year, so is the Pinsterweekend with lots of sunshine, nice and warm sailing wind! We make it a nice weekend Grevelingen. Not too far sailing, lying at anchor,....
First message from Marinthe
we were on the boat. and jeske was there. together with jeske and eline we caught jellyfish. and jeske slept over. nice he xxx marinthe
May holiday - Around the Netherlands
The May holiday starts with a flying start. On Friday afternoon Toine comes home from a week in San Francisco. I (Mira) have already prepared everything at home so we can drive to Bruinisse right after. Just in time for the new edition of...
Easter 2009
It's a lovely sunny Easter weekend. Perfect as the first sailing weekend of the season. Grandma will join us all weekend. On Good Friday we take it easy. We sail the short stretch to Mosselbank and make the boat...
March 2009
The month of March flies by. With busy jobs, family life with sports activities and also the necessary hours in preparation for the trip. We make huge steps. All the technical stuff is placed on the Brandaan. The installer assembles...