Lightning Strike

The Lady A took a direct hit from a lightning strike. We had lots of damage which has delayed our departure from Isle of Hope in Savannah. The photo is what is left of our single sideband antenna.

Copperhead Snake

We spotted this Copperhead snake during our morning walk on the Isle of Hope in Savannah, Georgia. My friend, Noel Wright, a local resident and expert naturalist photographer, took several of my shots and created this stunning composite photo.

Isle of Hope

Lady A at the Isle of Hope marina in Savannah, Georgia

Wormslow Historic Park

On the Isle of Hope, Wormslow Historic Park is the sight of the first settlement in Savannah. We enjoyed a bike ride and a 3 mile walk even though it was on a day when the heat index was 110 degrees!

Barred Owl

On one of our walks at Isle of Hope in Savannah, Georgia we were lucky enough to spot a Barred Owl.

Lady A Launches

Aida launches the Lady A after 2 months out of the water. We are delighted to have Aida back aboard!

Leaving Nassau

Dawn breaking over the lighthouse on Nassau's western entrance.

Beach scene in Nassau

Ardastra Gardens Nassau

Up close and personal with a pink flamingo!

Scenes of the Bahamas

Entering Atlantis

Captain K pilots the Lady A into Atlantis Marina from Nassau Harbor

Lady A in Atlantis

Lady A docks in the fabulous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

Exploring the Piloto Glacier In Patagonia

We boarded Zodiacs to explore Alakaluf Fjord and observe the Piloto Glacier. It's ice-blue color was magnificent.

Penquins on Magdalena Island Patagonia Chili

For more pictures of our Patagonia and Cape Horn adventure please click on the Cape Horn link in the right column.

Patagonia

Our ship Via Australis

as seen from the hills above Wulaia Bay in Tierra del Fuego.

Tango Club

We enjoyed a fantastic dinner and tango show in the beautiful Piazolla Tango Club in Buenas Aries.

Patagonia Adventure

Watch for more pictures of our Cape Horn and Patagonia adventure.

Arriving in New York City

Going up the East River, past the United Nations, South Street Sea Port and then viewing the Statue of Liberty is amazing!

Cape Cod

A walk on the beach at Orleans, Cape Cod. We saw seals playing just off shore but they were too fast for the camera.

Squeezed in Nantucket

Tight was not the word! We needed grease to get into this slip! Don 't even talk about getting out!!

Nantucket Light Ship

While in Martha's Vineyard we were docked next to the old Nantucket Light Ship. This ship, now privately owned, was stationed on Nantucket Shoals to warn ships away from shallow water.

Nantucket 2009

The lighthouse at Brant Point in Nantucket.

4th of July Fireworks

Watching the 4th of July fireworks in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City Aquarium

We spent a very pleasant time at the atlantic City Aquarium just a short walk from the Lady A.

Atlantic City Arrival

Shortly after arriving in Atlantic City we were hit by gale force winds and driving rain!

Atlantic City-Trump's Castle

Lady A sits in front of Trump's Castle in Atlantic City.

We sailed past The boardwalk with the Tai Majal and Showboat Casinos on our way in the channel.

Old Charleston, South Carolina

Tour of Old Charleston with its charming waterfront homes!

Lady A gets her bottom pressure washed!

Ft. Lauderdale (The New River)

Florida Bend in the New River -a tight turn for the Lady A

One of the many bridges on the New River in Ft. Lauderdale

The 4 red and white Smoke Stacks that mark the Port Everglades entrance.