Festin Lente – Floating Circus

A handful of fixed up colorful boats, An accordion, a guitar, a saxophone, singing, live painting, aerial performances…. all in the spirit of sharing . From France to Senegal, a group of young novice and advanced sailors and artists set sail for over 6 months to discover new waters and territories, meet locals and share their art. We met them …

Atyla – “An Educational Project for the Leaders of the Future”

While in Bilbao, Spain I cam across the Atyla ship docked to prepare to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The ship has an amazing history of passion and friendship (Atyla History). At last, Atyla is being used for its original purpose: to train anyone interested in sailing, and living on a ship. You might want to join the crew on their next …

Colorful Fishing Boats, Markets & Nets

Throughout Corsica, Morocco, Portugal and Spain, we saw numerous fishing boats and met friendly fishermen. Most of them commented on the fact that there are less and less fishes… Here are a few photos of small boats and nets I found particularly nice.

Art 4 All

I very much like Abby Paffrath’s acrylic and batik art. She gets her inspiration from hiking, skiing and fishing in the mountains, streams and rivers surrounding Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where she leaves -and specifically by “the thrill of a rising trout breaking the river’s surface for a dry fly”…. Check out her site (http://art4allbyabby.com) on a regular basis to purchase …

Plastic Pollution turned into Art

WashedAshore Project  is a “non-profit, community-based organization with a mission of educating and creating awareness about marine debris and plastic pollution through art”. Check out the schedule and locations of future exhibits: http://washedashore.org/events/  

Mission Blue

This weekend I watched Mission Blue (Mission Blue on Netflix) and was very impressed by Silvya Earle, the founder of the organization (Mission Blue Sylvia Earle Alliance). Since she was very young, Dr. Earl has committed her life to explore, research and protect oceans and marine life. She inspires me a lot. I would like to meet her some day and …

Spescobulous Prints from Panama

I bought these prints made by local children in Isla Bastimentos Up the Hill Organic Chocolate Farm, both the prints and chocolate were worth the hike! Make sure to visit the friendly Argentinian owners:http://upinthehill.com

My mom loves globes and I love fish, and we finished the Ocean Life Puzzle on Mother’s Day!

                 Santa brought me this 1000-piece puzzle created by Wendy Gold. I was busy skiing and fishing all winter, but just finished today! Wendy has built upon her ImagineNations™ custom globes by spreading her world visions to puzzles. You can purchase this beautiful puzzle at: http://www.galison.com/Wendy-Gold-Ocean-Life-1000-Piece-Puzzle-P4204.aspx And these awesome Thank You Notes that go …