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Good morning everyone. This has been a week filled with the golden light of beautiful sunrises and sunsets. And as the cameras clicked away I could see the filling of hearts with the warming glow of memories that will last a lifetime. How cool is that? It is the intent to share these precious moments that makes these naturalist/photography cruises some of my favorites. Jim Dugan often coaches us to not get too focused on the sunset in front of us while missing the golden glow of light reflected on the objects behind us. Isn’t that a wonderful metaphor for what we share with each other every day, getting so wrapped up with what is in front of us without recognizing how we are touching those all around us.

Have a great day. Be well. Do good.
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Anonymous said…
We have sailed aboard the Mary Day 4 times now. Every trip is awesome. How can I say wich is best?
Jim Dugan's photo class was wonderful, Eric of Hog Island was great, but Cara's cooking was just amazing.
OK, Barry and the crew made the trip the best.
July 5, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Unknown said…
To my shipmates on the June 27 sail (and anyone else interested)I have posted some of the 607 pictures I took during our trip. The pictures are on Picasa.

Ed
July 5, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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