tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post3062107979245019309..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: I Is For Island | Nancy Drew Investigates {A To Z Challenge}The Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-45972831433197595752016-04-13T04:18:21.905-07:002016-04-13T04:18:21.905-07:00South Fakarava sounds divine! I like islands with ...South Fakarava sounds divine! I like islands with sandy beaches, but they have to have enough shade otherwise I get way too hot.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-80190434783042612732016-04-12T06:05:00.962-07:002016-04-12T06:05:00.962-07:00There are so many islands to choose from as a favo...There are so many islands to choose from as a favorite. Being cruisers, we are all very spoiled and what is called a pretty beach by other tourists or Lonely Planet might be a disappointment to sailors once they arrive. I still prefer the quintessential tropical islands, instead of the woodsy ones. Ones with soft white sand beaches, a palm tree for shade, turquoise blue water and healthy coral for snorkeling. I think I'll pick South Fakarava in the South Pacific as a favorite. :-)<br /><br />Liesbet @ <a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.roamingabout.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Roaming About – A Life Less Ordinary</a> Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-40840532916395384432016-04-12T03:41:44.562-07:002016-04-12T03:41:44.562-07:00That's so true - Bess is Amy in disguise and N...That's so true - Bess is Amy in disguise and Nancy is such a calm, cool and collected Fran.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-962959612921054732016-04-12T03:40:51.892-07:002016-04-12T03:40:51.892-07:00We've been to Greece before, but never to Sant...We've been to Greece before, but never to Santorini. Would love to get back there one day and explore more of the islands. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-4196794857071038192016-04-12T03:39:47.985-07:002016-04-12T03:39:47.985-07:00Another vote for the Galapagos :-) Do you mean the...Another vote for the Galapagos :-) Do you mean the San Juans in the Pacific Northwest? If so, I would love to explore them one day from a sailboat.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-33220872858851360902016-04-12T03:39:08.829-07:002016-04-12T03:39:08.829-07:00Now, that would be a trip of a lifetime! Definitel...Now, that would be a trip of a lifetime! Definitely on my bucket list!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-87323156066516870622016-04-12T03:38:32.945-07:002016-04-12T03:38:32.945-07:00I love your memory of building hideways from drift...I love your memory of building hideways from driftwood. That sounds like our equivalent of building forts out of snow growing up in Midwest.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-72395582318023976492016-04-12T03:37:20.186-07:002016-04-12T03:37:20.186-07:00Sounds like my kind of island!Sounds like my kind of island!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-45844734970109861242016-04-12T03:37:06.043-07:002016-04-12T03:37:06.043-07:00Two islands I really want to get to one day. If we...Two islands I really want to get to one day. If we do decide to cross the Atlantic on our boat, it would be fun to break our passage in Bermuda for a while.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-32623049363336968622016-04-12T03:36:19.423-07:002016-04-12T03:36:19.423-07:00I would ask you to spill the beans on the island n...I would ask you to spill the beans on the island near Charleston that isn't well known, but then everyone would visit it and it would get too touristy.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-38065302983154667922016-04-12T03:35:29.702-07:002016-04-12T03:35:29.702-07:00Thanks Caz!Thanks Caz!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-3050211217258656922016-04-12T01:58:03.058-07:002016-04-12T01:58:03.058-07:00I think one of the reasons islands are so special ...I think one of the reasons islands are so special for sailors is because it's a sort of privilege that we can get to them for free without having to pay for a ferry, adhere to a ferry schedule with the crowds of other people, stay in an expensive hotel, etc. <br /><br />Between your Nancy series and Little Cunning Plan's Anxiety series, I see some interesting parallels between Nancy / Bess and Fran / Amy ! Too funny ! <br /> Sailing Maredahttp://www.sailingmareda.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-65933694439419438432016-04-12T00:12:18.641-07:002016-04-12T00:12:18.641-07:00Great chapter, as always.
My favourite island so ...Great chapter, as always.<br /><br />My favourite island so far is Santorini. The architecture, the food, the sunsets...but not the crush of people. That I can do without.<br /><br />Curacao is pretty awesome too.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-56712345245787268122016-04-11T22:38:29.811-07:002016-04-11T22:38:29.811-07:00I really want to go to the Galapagos Islands and w...I really want to go to the Galapagos Islands and will someday.<br />I love the Hawaiian Islands and the San Juans.Claire Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922748881956462802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12279006653824605742016-04-11T18:30:24.792-07:002016-04-11T18:30:24.792-07:00The Galapagos Islands (I know, cheating since it&#...The Galapagos Islands (I know, cheating since it's more than one! :)) were my favourite. The wildlife was just so interesting and unique. <br /><br />Tracy (<a href="http://www.blackbootslonglegs.com" rel="nofollow">Black Boots, Long Legs</a>)Tracyhttp://www.blackbootslonglegs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-19665017721058861612016-04-11T18:05:25.625-07:002016-04-11T18:05:25.625-07:00Your picture of that New Zealand island makes me w...Your picture of that New Zealand island makes me want to jump on a sailing boat and explore. Lovely post re the mystery of islands -- and that Nancy Drew mystery as well. We're far from islands now, but I remember growing up on Bainbridge Island just across from Seattle and building hideaways from driftwood.Beth Camphttp://bethandwriting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-513092175421228942016-04-11T16:21:17.377-07:002016-04-11T16:21:17.377-07:00Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron. Quite, unspoiled...Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron. Quite, unspoiled, beautiful. Accessible by ferry. A great place to relax.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15045554938847356871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-86889114025222064842016-04-11T14:46:10.835-07:002016-04-11T14:46:10.835-07:00I remember Nancy Drew stories like I read them yes...I remember Nancy Drew stories like I read them yesterday. I have to say Bermuda and the Dominican Republic are my favorite. Fond memories made at both! Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-77084298280904842422016-04-11T12:36:14.796-07:002016-04-11T12:36:14.796-07:00I live on a peninsula...one side short of an islan...I live on a peninsula...one side short of an island! But I haven't been to too many islands in my life. There's one near Charleston that's beautiful and not really well know. Most of the other islands are too touristy.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-38880359639116997692016-04-11T10:19:24.021-07:002016-04-11T10:19:24.021-07:00Great blog!
Http://cazgreenham.blogspot.comGreat blog!<br />Http://cazgreenham.blogspot.comcaz greenhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133397164720763837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-7337323231210594622016-04-11T10:00:45.374-07:002016-04-11T10:00:45.374-07:00Oh, that sounds beautiful! I would definitely be w...Oh, that sounds beautiful! I would definitely be wary of any white catamarans named Party Time. The rest are okay :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-70610958992758055632016-04-11T10:00:08.150-07:002016-04-11T10:00:08.150-07:00Indonesia is another place I'd like to get to....Indonesia is another place I'd like to get to. So many places, so little time :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-6640071485993806602016-04-11T09:59:48.386-07:002016-04-11T09:59:48.386-07:00Vancouver Island is lovely! How wonderful that you...Vancouver Island is lovely! How wonderful that you went there on your honeymoon and your 10th anniversary and have your 20th planned there. That's so cool!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-55887378101847580072016-04-11T09:59:03.852-07:002016-04-11T09:59:03.852-07:00Japan is someplace I'd like to get to one day....Japan is someplace I'd like to get to one day. I actually like hustle and bustle of large cities, but definitely need to recharge my batteries in more deserted places, like remote islands.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34032184338394498722016-04-11T09:58:18.437-07:002016-04-11T09:58:18.437-07:00I'll have to check out your Hawaii installment...I'll have to check out your Hawaii installments. I went there a few years ago and loved it.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.com