Saint Lucia was waiting for us and welcomed Fortitude X and her crew with open arms - and some pretty strong winds. Anchoring in Rodney Bay made it easy…
Breaking Free
We are confronted with so many “whys” in our lives and while some of us waste time searching for answers there are others who just reply with a simple “why not?”
Why not now? Our logical, in some ways very German approach usually balances our zest for adventure and routine – most days anyway. Life as a journey or a destination? You decide – as long as you choose the life that is good for YOU!
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