BurnitBlue
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I have been watching cruising blogs from stalled circumnavigators. Some have been stuck in one place fo so long they are having babies. Their plight is very sad to watch. Cannot stay where they are because they have run out of visa extensions. No-where to sail to because visitor visas are costing 5,000 dollars per person. Undocumented babies and puppies. Yachts in no state to tackle an ocean voyage. Some are only experiencing minor difficulties, others are in real trouble.
It is so sad that people who have saved for years for a great adventure have been caught with a boat they cannot walk away from. I have heard that some cruisers are in even deeper trouble because their boats are still in mortgage. Just proves the Shakesperian quote about the best laid plans and the slip between cup and lip. From the security of my armchair I would like to offer them advice. But don't worry I will not, simply because I have no answer.
Edit. forgot the title thing. Should we all realise that it will be 2022 before the pandemic peakes out in far-away places.
It is so sad that people who have saved for years for a great adventure have been caught with a boat they cannot walk away from. I have heard that some cruisers are in even deeper trouble because their boats are still in mortgage. Just proves the Shakesperian quote about the best laid plans and the slip between cup and lip. From the security of my armchair I would like to offer them advice. But don't worry I will not, simply because I have no answer.
Edit. forgot the title thing. Should we all realise that it will be 2022 before the pandemic peakes out in far-away places.