Nice image!

However, I'm of opinion, that to emphasize how one has cut communication is contradicted with the constant stream of blog posts - which is a form of communication. Indeed, I even recall reading that some "drama" had arisen from the problem you experienced with the satellite connection you're using. ;)

Of course, the communication situation over there is without doubt different from your regular one(s). But it is not THAT different in that you're not cut out from the rest of the world. It might be exciting to think that you were... :)

Also, I would prefer more pictures of the actual surroundings and events. Yes, I'm worried that the blog and the pics are rapidly turning into some kind of self-pose-blog.

PS. Could you also please provide particulars of the communication system/s you have on board, prices, types, data rates, reliability etc. Thank you!

Taru, I think that everything you said is absolutely lovely....and I'm sure that most people would agree. Thank you for your posts and I in the dreary Northwest appreciate all the shots of you both in sunshine and swimsuits...wishing I was in mine as we speak! take care on your adventure...lulu

Wonderful. I understand the feeling completely. I spent some weeks without my phone while on vacation and it was such a relief to be away from everyone for a while. But when I got back, I was again trapped in the same routine. Checking email, sending SMS, having blackberry conversations... it feels like it is inevitable when living in a normal world where a social life and business is important. Much easier to "cut off" when on vacation or when leading a life like you two do. I wish I too could get away one day, to experience what it is like to be away for an extended period of time. Must feel refreshing for the soul.

Thanks for the blog updates, I love living vicariously through the adventures you share.

I gave up one phones 10 years ago. I do have one and use it maybe once per month, order a pizza, or if the car is at the garage etc. Everyone knows to email me only. I found the ringing of a phone a total and complete intrusion in one's life. Rude in fact. Emails nice and silent. And delayed. No such thing as emegerancies that cannot wait all of 2 minutes vs. screaming in your ear over a phone. I actually hate people who say "call me". Is never covenient for you?

Down with phones. Intrusive miserable devices.

I am so jealous, but fortunately I can look froward to giving it all up, boat prep permitting, in November after the next hurricane season.

Thanks for the blogs, they are a great insight, and I look forward to following suit soon.

Lyndon

I was concerned and hoped that ya'll weren't affected by the tsunami

Good you can afford a pay phone in the Caribbean. I had to use one once down there and it took a month's worth of cruising kitty to pay the bill. A Brit company I think. Freightening!

the self pose thing is what makes this blog good and different and interesting, a personal perspective on an amazing adventure. keep up the good work. ben

ps. really amazing photo! me gusta!