Autumn in a Bowl I need easy meals as we motor down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). We are heading south late in the season, so it’s been brisk to downright cold motoring each day. Whether we’re on the boat or back in Steamboat, soup is an easy one pot meal to prepare. This Curried Pumpkin…
Sailing Blog
Choosing the Intracoastal Waterway
Size Matters “How big is yours?” – an often-asked greeting heard on the docks of the Blue Water Marina in Hampton, VA. This afternoon the small gaggle of sailors gathered on the dock are eyeing the top of our mast. You see, we’re all taking our boats south, but only those of us with a…
Five Hidden Gems of Washington, DC Worth Visiting
Spending Some Time in DC Most visits to Washington, DC are a mad rush to see the highlights: Lincoln Memorial – check, White House – check, Declaration of Independence at the National Archives – check, Smithsonian Museums- check, check and check. We’ve visited DC before, but this time we decided to give ourselves plenty of…
Easy Sweet Potato Chili
It’s Chilly on the Chesapeake! Who knew that two Coloradans could be such whimps in the chilly fall temps of the Chesapeake Bay? Yes -we have enjoyed the birds and lighthouses of the bay, and even visited Washington, D.C. Now it’s time to head south…and get warm. Needing a One-bowl Dinner When we’re underway, it’s…
What the Heck is a Gam?
We are currently on a dock in Rock Hall, MD awaiting a part to replace the new alternator that was put in over the summer…frustrating to say the least! Our plan is to finish the repairs and head up the Potomac to Washington, DC next week. Going to the Gam I’m feeling a bit inadequate…
