Another Jordi Post
After 3o hours at sea we arrived safely in St Augustine, FL at 8am this morning, which meant it was time for me to go to bed after being on watch. Once we headed to shore John and I went for a run around America’s oldest city and I realized how much I enjoy running! It allows me to view places I have never been to before from a different angle, wave to the locals as we run by, and half the time end up on the wrong side of town. Fortunately the other half of the time we end up on the “right side of the tracks” by some gorgeous houses, all of which just adds to the fun of it all.
I have also realized that in life I am generally on the run to get things done, see this or that person, and try to make the most of the moment. Being on the boat has allowed me to slow down a bit, take time to read, write in a journal, and reflect on things. So I must say running is an important part of my life but also taking time to slow down and smell the proverbial roses is not such a bad thing for me, or any of us for that matter!
December 16th, 2007 at 12:07 am
Nice post Jord. We’re due for a Nor’Easter pretty soon here, should be covered in snow by the time I wake up. What’s the temp in St. Aug?
December 16th, 2007 at 10:12 am
Jord
enjoyed reading your recent update and somewhat philosophical thoughts - something about being by water that makes one ponder the universal truths?/and you are surrounded by it!
sounds like St Augustine is going to be another lovely southern city….
L Jillian
December 16th, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Loved your blog about running and smelling the proverbial roses! It does sound like you’ll get your fill of that on this adventure! Think of us in our blizzard and out shoveling~!!!!! We’re jealous!
December 19th, 2007 at 9:27 am
sounds like your sea faring adventure is going well so far, I think its awesome you get to see dolphins, well i dont see dolphins i see snow and tons of it maybe more to come so we are going to have a delightful white christmas. Vermont is blanketed with an abundance of snow! you are so lucky to be in sunshine, i hope u have time to take it all in and enjoy this oppertunity while it lasts!