Have I ever mentioned how David and I have a dream to be on a boat?
Not just any boat, but a big boat. A catamaran.
And I guess not just be on one, but to possibly live on one for a period of time?
Well, it’s true. The exact details of the plan are a little uncertain, but the plan itself is not.
I certainly have my reservations about the plan, but it may not be what you think.
Won’t you be sea sick? – Eh, maybe.
Won’t you miss your family? – We won’t be as out of touch as everyone may think.
Won’t it be tough living in such tight quarters? – I look forward to the coziness!
But what reallllly gets to me? The food limitations.
Wheat bagel thin, fried egg with veggie cream cheese and salsa. Butter pecan cookie and half caf on the side.
Talk about #firstworldproblems, right? But it’s true. I can overlook the fact that we won’t have a dishwasher and that my countertop space will be virtually nonexistent.
But when it comes to food, I’m really spoiled. Really.
Leftover chicken tikka masala over brown rice and spinach.
For example, I doubt I’ll be eating much Indian food for lunch unless we sail to India, which isn’t in the plan. Well, not the first phase, at least
Jack’s salsa and holiday pretzels.
I might luck out finding salsa in general- but good luck finding the delicious Jack’s special salsa, right?
I’d like to look at the whole thing as an adventure and be excited about trying the local fare of wherever we happen to be. But I’m not sure how long I can do that before missing the comforts of home. After all, David had to eat guinea pig when he was in Ecuador and that doesn’t exactly wet my whistle.
Crockpot turkey meatballs over spaghetti squash.
However, as with all life adventures, you figure it out as you go. We aren’t exactly ready to hop aboard next week, so we have some time. In the meantime, I plan on sharpening the heck out of my meal planning skills and perfecting my ability to load provisions without wasting an inch of space! I’m up for an adventure, as long as I can bring my kale with me!
And if all else fails, it would make for an interesting WIAW, right?
What would you miss most if you were to set sail for a year?
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I would love to set sail for a year! My family has always had a sail boat, but it was a monohull. I love sailing. My high school boyfriend’s family is huge into sailing, especially big catamarans. They actually built a 40 ft boat!
They built a boat?! Amazing!!
I’ve only ever stayed overnight on a monohull, so I’m interested to see the difference with a cat!
If I set sail for a year… Hmm… Good question! Blogging for one. My home. We are new home owners and are just loving it! And of course the variety of foods that we are so lucky to have.
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That would be so exciting! We’ve done week-long sailing vacations, but I don’t think I could handle it more than a month. I’d miss really good showers!
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Ah, yes, showers! The boat we were on on our honeymoon had a handheld sprayer that basically dripped. That would never work!
I can’t tell you enough how much I admire your positive outlook on life! You really are just such an inspiration to me <3
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Cool way to tie in WIAW! Is this actually happening or is this more of a “what if?”
Somewhere in between the two? Not happening anytime soon, but hopefully will happen at some point!
Sounds SO exciting! I love catamarans!!! And all the warm sunshine!!!
I love the creativity of your WIAW posts! Living on a boat would be fun. My aunt and uncle own a boat and take long trips, and have been very creative to find ways to maintain their “foodie” lifestyle while at sea!
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Oh, I’d love to pick their brains! Where is their favorite place they have been?
I’m not sure what they would say, but I think their trip to Croatia is pretty high up there!
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If you decide to set sail, bring your pressure cooker. They’re great for boats! Fagor even makes a marine specific one.
That’s a great idea! I’ll bet you could use it for so many things!
The though of running out of SunButter!!! I’d miss my family too and Wi Fi!
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My inlaws have a 60 foot Viking yacht that we have been on trips in and let me tell you I wouldn’t miss a thing. It’s pretty much a badass house on water with everything you need! It is such a simple way of living and I love how relaxed it is. I would become an islander and never look back! haha
Consider yourself invited to visit anytime! The simple way of living is something I long for!
Do you have a link for the slow cooker turkey meatballs recipe?
Wow, would you consider sailing an entire year?! Good thing you’re both on board. I can see my husband getting excited about that, but I would miss being on dry land… I do get sea sick, and my body likes to run, which would be tricky.
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Would you happen to need a nanny to sail with you? I know of a good one (cough, me, cough).
And I can sub in as a skipper, too. Every boat needs one.
OMG I was thinking the same thing about the food limitations. We’ve actually talked about sailing around the world for awhile. The experience for the kids – just imagine! What a dream.
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Adorable pictures of you and Haley! I would get so sea sick if we were on a boat that long! I get sea sick just being on a boat for 10 minutes! I would miss solid ground, good food, and my digestion because everything I ate would come right back up! Sorry, TMI but so true for me!
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I think I would miss running and tennis!
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I hear you on the sailing thing, my husband and I would LOVE to do it sometime in our lives, probably when we’re retired. We spend a lot of time on boats now but we live in Australia and there are islands nearby we can sail to and stay for weeks.
What an incredible life experience, for you and your children. They would learn so much! You can go for runs at different stops along the way, and you’d find ways to be creative with local fresh produce wherever you are.
I really want to do it, it’s on my bucket list
P.S. If you guys do ever do it, be sure to come to Australia to visit!!
Lauren
For a year? No. For a week or two? Yes.
Not something for me would attempt for a year.
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OMG, sounds awesome. My honey and I are always joking and ask people, “Do you know where Gilligan’s Island is”, because we would love to set sail and never return, just kidding, but sailing around the world sounds like such an experience. I would plan my meals around what is available fresh from wherever you are and pack the staples. Can’t wait to hear more details.
P.S. Just don’t read the book “Black Wave” before you go