Questions About Walking the Via Francigena

Questions About Walking the Via Francigena

You’re probably about ‘Via-Francigena’d’ out by this time, however I thought I’d write just one more blog on the subject. A long-time cruising friend along with several other folks who followed us on the Via Francigena have asked some questions about the walk. Rather than trying to answer individually, I thought I’d share the questions and answers in a blog post.

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FAQ – What if something happens to the captain?

FAQ – What if something happens to the captain?

"What if something happens to the captain and I'm responsible for getting us and the boat to safety?"This is a real concern for many women who are contemplating leaving the dock and embracing the cruising life with their partners. Take a look at my thoughts and then I'd ask for some feedback from other women who have lived the life.

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Downsizing - Making it all fit

Downsizing - Making it all fit

Long time reader and JALF follower, Eric King, recently sent us a message.

“I am moving. For all intents and purposes let's say I have to downsize an entire household of many years of stuff into the equivalent of a sailboat. How did you do it?”

Since we’ve written lots about “stuff” and how to fit it into small spaces, we thought we’d tackle Eric’s question as a blog post and share it with everybody. Eric did mention he’s not moving aboard a sailboat, but downsizing doesn’t have to be just for liveaboards. It can simply be to simplify your life or move to a much smaller space.

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