A blog by nerds afloat
Many of the questions we get about our new life are about groceries. Of course, that’s because we are American. Did you know that, compared to the rest of the free world, Americans are really, really obsessed with food? So, … Read More
The Burnetts have been island hopping in Italy. We recently discovered a beautiful island called Ventotene, which is NOT a toothpaste. It is pronounced Vento-tay-nay, or something like that. It is a very cool island with a complex network of … Read More
The Burnetts are back on the hook again! Aaaah! After a week of history and culture, we needed a break. Once Marvin was plopped back in the water, we overnighted to the beautiful island of Ponza, along with half of … Read More
Mel is relaxing now after the Burnetts journeyed into Rome three more times this last week. At least she is now used to walking in the heat, so her legs no longer look and feel like two large, swollen hot … Read More
It’s really hot here in the boatyard. People aren’t very forgiving when it’s hot out. So take this post with a grain of salt. Or better yet, a tall glass of icewater. Or a pina colada. Mmmmm…pina coladaaaaas… After a … Read More