Today’s departure for New Jersey was delayed by Danielle, the first storm to achieve hurricane status of 2022. After taking a leisurely, meandering journey across the open Atlantic before heading for Europe, Danielle churned up some heavy swells that would make our passage extremely uncomfortable. We decided to stay put.
Wanting to level up our horticulture knowledge and skills, Claudia did her thing and planned us a trip to visit the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the greenest block in all of Brooklyn. We explored over 15 gardens and a conservatory, a vast range of plants from desert shrubs to roses, water lilies, exotic herbs, tropical trees and cherry blossoms within a stunning 52-acre garden in this truly urban wonderland. What a heck of a day.
After taking the Q-train back to the boat , we were greeted by the most gracious and welcoming folks at the Miramar Yacht Club. The club commodore David and others invited us for cocktail and wanted to swap sea stories with us. We ended up staying and chatted with them and finding that these are truly boat and sea loving people; they enjoy promoting sailing and seamanship as well as sharing knowledge and helping people. We’ve never seen more sincere hospitality in over 35 years of sailing.
Sounds like you had a great day! The gardens sound awesome! Glad you avoided the rough seas. I was thinking of you when I heard about the storm. Always nice to meet good people who share your passions and interests! Keep on sailing!
Thanks .. I asked Shayla to send the post to Ethan since they may be on the same journey in a couple of years💕💋💕
I’m so glad I can follow your antics on this wonderful adventure! I have heard the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens are amazing! Enjoy this trip!!
Thanks Rachel for all your support !!
Safe travels to Hawaii 💕😘
Sounds like your journey is off to a great start!
Safe travels!
Thanks Gil for tracking us. Miss you 💕💕💕
Hi Gilly,
How did the lines workout for you? Hope you’re able to use it for your boat.
Jimmy
What a pleasant surprise meting those lovely sailors. I am sure you will meet many many more and make friendships that will last the rest of your lives
Thanks Karen for your support !! Also, thanks for finding me a great bird sitter while on this adventure 😘
Really enjoying following along with you during this exciting adventure! Learning a lot of history, too!! Your detailed descriptions make me feel as though I am there with you. I especially love the map as I follow you. So glad that you are safe and stayed at this marina. Miss you!!
Hi Ron, Thanks for your support and following along to make sure we’re always safe. Also, Jim said, “give my regards to Dave”. Glad you guys are enjoying our post😘
Wow what a day! So glad you didn’t sail in the rough sea and so nice to hear of the friendly sailors amongst yourselves❤️
Yes and they offered me an ice cold beer after a hot day!!! Who doesn’t love an nice cold beer on a hot day after walking the city😍!!