What a delight to share three weeks on Companion with Tina - such a genuine soul!
As the days passed we could see a very peaceful spirit settle in Tina - she smiled all day long! Quiet yet animated ….
The smile that goes from cheek to cheek!
Her love for her family is an affirmation to the sweetness of Tina - she loves to explore and have an adventure - but home is home - and after all - who do we depend on!!
Washington apples - Right here in Costa Rica! Home sweet home!
Never tiring of watching the seas - Tina was the best advocate for “dolphin watch!” In her own words: “ I never get tired of seeing this ….” the dolphins playing with the front bow - actually making a beeline usually to the port side… strange how they always go there first. I, too never take that sight for granted … it ALWAYS puts a smile on my face … occasionally if the wind, waves and the motors are off we can actually hear them!
It became second nature for Tina to “just help out” - whatever the Capt’n needed … her sailing skills were fine-tuned everyday … she gets the “wind thing” - knows where it comes from and how to trim the sail to make the ride smoother … it was good to have Tina at the helm so Dale could just sit up front sometime and take in the view and I think he might have actually taken a nap or two….
Besides sailing we enjoyed the galley and many a fine meal, baked bread, pizza dough, many new sauces with our secret ingredient and perfected the Iced Island Mocha!!
The afternoons are not the same without this coffee partner!
Dale and I loved having all of these young people on board … makes us remember our youth and the dreams we had ... and still have! Goals yet to be attained and yes, a life that only gets better with experiences! We are blessed!
Tina you are just "super nice!" Love that! And love that you wanted to sail once again with us .... thanks!
just a thought now:
The glasses are a great reminder of all of the memories that we have, all the meals that we shared, all the discussions about life, and the necessity of drinking water …. Wait till you see who is next on the glass!!
And how are they all gonna share that one glass when we have the “Companion Reunion”?
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