Author Archives: runsailwrite

Visited June 6-7. From Santa Marguerita Ligure, we arrived at Monterroso, northernmost town of the Cinque Terre. I have waited to see this land since our first trip to Italy in 2010, when our schedule was already too full and … Continue reading →

We walked here, 3 miles from Santa Marguerita Ligure. Along the way we stopped for a peach on a park bench. We let Chum, the boat dog, pick the spot. We took the ferry back an passed very close to … Continue reading →

And the low carb breakfast bar….tre cappucini, per favore Vanessa

Visited May 30- June 3 Not far east of Antibes is the peninsula of Cap Ferrat. Villefrance Sur Mer is just on the other side, both bays providing decent shelter in calm weather. Both of these places are surrounded by … Continue reading →

Cap Ferat, French Riviera.

We anchored around the southern part of the port in a nice, protected cove called Baie Canebiers (43 16.195 N 6 39.573 E). Mauro took us to a dinghy dock near a trail that we saw people hiking and jogging … Continue reading →

With our younger son Ryan aboard, we left La Ciotat, sailed to and anchored off the Porquerolles. The seas were flat and it was nice to hear the generator for the first time (and that it worked was a lovely … Continue reading →

First night off the dock. Beautiful sunset. Hurray, we’re off!!!

I think I have said goodbye to this little town many times, but leaving is now upon us. Ryan will arrive Saturday, and from here we will sail the French Riviera to Nice. It is fitting after many rainy, windy … Continue reading →