This one we’ve broken with tradition and I’ve passed on the writing responsibilities to my sister, Lesley McClurg who joined us for the start of the 2010 season in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar.
All photos graciously provided by Patrick Buckley as Jody will not be on board until the next trip.
By Lesley McClurg
Ragged travelers gather round
Friendships will soon be found
Secluded beaches will astound
To the Mergui we are bound
The anchor is pulled and we are lulled
Into a trance
Where we will dance
Upon the sea
Sharing smiles of glee
A quest for fun and jest
At ten and a half latitude
We’ll play with attitude
Yet the treasure
The pure pleasure is rest
I’m puttin relaxin’ to a test
We’ll hope the wind blows
But mostly we’ll dose
Read, write, paddle or dive
Feel alive
Sea splendor and wonder
Peace and reflection
Cosmic Connection
Three times a day
Gav will say, “Bobbeee!”
Then culinary creations
Pallet elations
For real?
This is all for one meal?
Hell of a deal!
Urban angst unwinds
The sea offers rare finds
Painted lobster and parrot fish
A side dish?
When boredom rises
There’ll be galley surprises
Or pages to turn
Thoughts to burn
Snacks to munch
Cookies to crunch
Coffee to drink
Moments to think
This time the air is still
Yet we still fill our luxurious days
Drop into a haze
As we laze on the decks
Flickering with flecks
From the overhead flame shining high in the clear sky
On my…
A smiling crew
If only they knew
How much we appreciate our lucky fate
Our bit of bliss
Lucky little sis!
Already planning my return
Until then I’ll flip
Through pics from our time on the twin tip
Remembering days
When the sun was ablaze
Nostalgia for the sea breeze
Now just a tease
Reading the logs
Those lucky dogs!
Yet somehow… now
Feeling nourished like royalty
My spirit is a new
And the days flew…
I thank each and everyone of you.