Southern Cross
I decided today not to go to L.A. for some official business. The more I looked at my pocketbook and what it would cost for me to fufill my boardly duties, the more I couldn't justify the expense. Especially since I realized it's been almost six years since I've taken a real vacation. Oh, sure there's been a weekend here or there, but not a real get away from it all kinda vacation.
Of course vacations are usually reserved for those who can afford it. Inspired by E's pilgramage, I'm trying to figure out how I might swing an adventure or two over the summer with minimal funding.
It seems to do this is to put yourself in the hands of strangers. I looked at couchsurfing while I was planning the trip to L.A. and it seems like there's an interesting group of people there who will put you up with minimal fuss. I might try it out taking a few road trips, where the consequences of it not working out aren't so great. I don't know why I'm reluctant, it just seems to be a leep of faith that's unfamiliar and discomforting. It's not something I've done much with friends, let alone complete strangers.
For those of you who don't know, I spent most of my youth sailing around the Chesapeake Bay and I desperately miss being out on the water. I've been poking around tonight looking at websites that offer crew positions on various boats. See people with big boats tend to move them around, other people live aboard and are constantly on the move. Often they need some help getting from one place to another and offer a free/cost share ride in return for swabbing the decks, taking the midnight watch, or other services. Since I expect to broke for a while, it seems like a good way to enjoy a luxury I won't be able to afford. With a little experience and a USCG certification, I could actually be spending my summers having someone pay me to sail their boat around.
This is another one of those weird personal obstacles that you come up against every now and then. "huh, where'd that come from?" I like meeting new people and travel to foreign places has always been better with a local guide. So I don't know what my objections are to trying this out. I think I'll try dipping my toe in the waters and see how it works out before committing to something too big. If anyone has done something similar, advice is welcome.
Of course vacations are usually reserved for those who can afford it. Inspired by E's pilgramage, I'm trying to figure out how I might swing an adventure or two over the summer with minimal funding.
It seems to do this is to put yourself in the hands of strangers. I looked at couchsurfing while I was planning the trip to L.A. and it seems like there's an interesting group of people there who will put you up with minimal fuss. I might try it out taking a few road trips, where the consequences of it not working out aren't so great. I don't know why I'm reluctant, it just seems to be a leep of faith that's unfamiliar and discomforting. It's not something I've done much with friends, let alone complete strangers.
For those of you who don't know, I spent most of my youth sailing around the Chesapeake Bay and I desperately miss being out on the water. I've been poking around tonight looking at websites that offer crew positions on various boats. See people with big boats tend to move them around, other people live aboard and are constantly on the move. Often they need some help getting from one place to another and offer a free/cost share ride in return for swabbing the decks, taking the midnight watch, or other services. Since I expect to broke for a while, it seems like a good way to enjoy a luxury I won't be able to afford. With a little experience and a USCG certification, I could actually be spending my summers having someone pay me to sail their boat around.
This is another one of those weird personal obstacles that you come up against every now and then. "huh, where'd that come from?" I like meeting new people and travel to foreign places has always been better with a local guide. So I don't know what my objections are to trying this out. I think I'll try dipping my toe in the waters and see how it works out before committing to something too big. If anyone has done something similar, advice is welcome.
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