Photos by Laura Garrison. We had always wanted to sail around the world. My wife and I have had the good fortune to be able to travel. During the past forty years we've set foot on all seven continents and many islands. But it's a big world out there.
Many places are positioned where the term isolated is an understatement.
Fortunately we had several months to prepare. The brochure stated that informality would be the custom on board. That meant no tuxedo, only one jacket with trousers, a couple of sweaters, the necessary unmentionables, and comfortable footwear. We were bound to pick up T-shirts en route. For these, plus souvenirs and gifts for the grandchildren, we took along a couple of empty sports bags.