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Close-up of Blue-Booby Bird feet.
June 6, 2022June 6, 2022Lorraine Escher

Red, Blue, and Clawed: Animal Feet in the Galapagos

Dolphins on the bow of SV Aphrodite when sailing our catamaran from Panama to the Galapagos
June 5, 2022June 5, 2022Lorraine Escher

Swimming at the Equator in 3,000 meters of water, 50 miles from Colombia

Karen pacific crossing sv aphrodite wind in hair e1759498788460
June 4, 2022June 4, 2022Lorraine Escher

After the Galapagos: The Sea Is Alive with Extremes of Life, Luxury and Exploitation

A picture of someone walking on a hike in Grenada during a Hash House Harriers run
December 11, 2021December 11, 2021Lorraine Escher

Long Reads Grenada

Miele W1 washing machine on SV Aphrodite, a St Francis catamaran.
May 1, 2021July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

From Splendide to Miele: A Washing Machine Upgrade for Our St. Francis 50

Dismantled Splendide 7100XC washer/dryer in parts, completely unfixable and destined for the garbage.
February 14, 2021February 14, 2021Lorraine Escher

End Days for Our Splendide Washer/Dryer — Built for the Landfill

June 18, 2020July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Homeschooling four kids: teaching my nine-year old twins about world history

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020Lorraine Escher

Academic rigour and readiness: is it possible to homeschool kids on a boat to prepare for University?

October 18, 2019July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Project management in the boat yard: the importance of setting expectations early

Henry and Karen with the Splendide washer/dryer on SV Aphrodite with the machine in its custom hutch under the saloon table
September 18, 2019September 18, 2019Lorraine Escher

Building a Laundry Hutch to Go Under Our Saloon Table

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