by Crystal | Jan 26, 2020 | Atlantic Crossing, Motor Yacht Colette, Travel
ATLANTIC CROSSING PART 2 Here is the second half of my Atlantic Crossing daily journal… Also, check out our YouTube video of the crossing! Monday, Dec 9 – I made French toast for breakfast, and then we called our niece Beka on the satellite phone to wish her a...
by Crystal | Jan 6, 2020 | Atlantic Crossing, Motor Yacht Colette, Travel
Preparing for the Atlantic Crossing was a bit overwhelming and tedious. We were unexpectedly in Las Palmas for nearly 4 weeks due to engine troubleshooting. We joined the ARC+ (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) to cross the ocean -with a stop in Cape Verde – then...
by Crystal | Nov 24, 2019 | About Us, Motor Yacht Colette, Travel
Hi! This is Brett here – I’ve journaled the first month of our adventure and wanted to share my thoughts! October 8, 2019- It was surreal when the time came to leave. Feelings were mixed. Mostly excitement for the memories that we imagine making, missing...
by Crystal | Nov 23, 2019 | Travel
Last post, I had the pleasure of relaying the trials and tribulations of traveling while sick. This post, we are continuing the theme because it’s a topic worthy of two posts! Oh, the memories! First, please allow me to share with you a little wisdom I’ve gathered...
by Crystal | Oct 29, 2019 | About Us
Hello and welcome to the Murphey Family blog which will chronicle our exciting high seas adventure (and antics) aboard Colette, our home away for home for the next year! Many of you reading this post are likely family and friends who already know us and know some...