March 13, 2024 I'm late with this update, couldn’t get to write it down. And not because something bad happened in Cartagena. On the contrary, overall, things went well. I was finally able to sail BEHEMOTH, and what a wonderful sailboat she is. It happened on Tuesday, February 27th. Three crew came along: Hector, BEHEMOTH’s … Continue reading Bangkok: Cartagena’s epilog, LDL down, Dorian Gray, genes vs. chance
February 24, 2024 I arrived at Marina Club de Pesca in Cartagena, where BEHEMOTH resides, seven days ago. Even though this is not a sailing vacation, I have enjoyed my time here. During the day, BEHEMOTH has usually several people on board involved in different jobs; engine, generator, electricity, refrigeration to name a few. I … Continue reading Cartagena: BEHEMOTH’s whereabouts
February 9, 2023 I am writing from Suvarnabhumi international airport while waiting for my flight to Paris; it’s delayed. Almost one month has elapsed since I came back from Ecuador and, other than a short trip to Hua Hin (see last post), I've stayed put in Bangkok. My mobility has been even more limited; I haven't … Continue reading Bangkok: on my way; diet; updates from BEHEMOTH; Depardieu, Rumpf and Labatut
January 16, 2024 Updates about my stay in Cartagena and BEHEMOTH’s preparations were interrupted abruptly. The main reason, there wasn’t much to report, only my frustration with the whole situation. The boatyard had almost a year to complete a series or jobs, the most important fixing BEHEMOTH engine. Before I took the plane to Cartagena … Continue reading Bangkok: Cartagena’s epilog, Casa Blanca, and new developments with the blue monster
December 5, 2023 I made it here yesterday afternoon after a long journey from Paris, bringing wit me a computer bag, a carry-on, a 100L duffel bag with presents for BEHEMOTH, and a 40-pounds box carrying the Starlink. My flight from Paris on the 3rd was to Bogota where I spent the night in a … Continue reading Cartagena: reconnecting with BEHEMOTH
September 11, 2021 I have not updated this journal in almost a month. Things became busier during the last couple of weeks and more recently work started to pick-up. Natalia’s mother, brother, sister-in-law and nephews came to visit. It was originally a vacation trip but ended up been also an occasion to get together and mourn … Continue reading Phuket: family; buying a boat virtually; travel plans; European vs. American Doberman(n)
August 14, 2022 The girls and I flew to Bangkok last Thursday to prepare their trip back west. We enjoyed a couple of days in the big city, and I was glad to see everything was in order in the apartment. Natalia had purchased several weeks ago a new red table for the entrance hall, and … Continue reading Phuket: Farewells and greetings; The Bounty; hidden auction for the Slocum 43; travel plans…
June 29th, 2022 I wasn’t sure about what to do with this journal. My last post marked the end of a chapter in my life; the few years sailing ANTARES in an elusive attempt to reach the Pacific. We started in Brandford Connecticut where I bought her in September 2013. From there we sailed in late March 2014 … Continue reading Ko Pha Ngan: Slocum and Woland
May 22, 2021 It is very windy outside, 20-25Kts, and the sea is rough. Swimming might not be an option today. But we are still planning to spend the day at O Chalet lounging, reading, siping wine and eating seafood. Marina arrived on Thursday night, or I should say Friday because it was after midnight. … Continue reading Anfhe: reunited
I submitted the book proposal this morning. I have a couple of papers to finalize but otherwise my days are starting to have less structure again. I’ve had some more meetings and conversations about job opportunities but there is still nothing concrete on the table. I am not missing work, at least not my old … Continue reading Beirut: uncertainty, coffee, Harley, and the next passage(s)
Sailing to the Pacific 