Our journey on Crossroads has officially ended and we are now back on land in Memphis. It has
been a month of changes with firsts being replaced by lasts and water by grass. We cleared Crossroads through customs and ourselves with immigration for the last time when we re-entered the U.S. Our last dinghy ride was in Key West and our last sunset and sunrise at sea were on the way to St Pete. Our trusty dinghy has been exchanged for two cars – not as much fun, but our butts stay dry now. 
Entering Tampa Bay under the Sunshine Skyway bridge and thereby leaving the open ocean was the official end of the voyage for me. It was not quite the emotional experience I had expected. I think we were both just too tired from the 48 hour trip up from Key West. It was easier than when we left 18 months ago. We have both learned so much. Of course there are always surprises – we hadn’t planned to share the channel under the span with an outbound freighter, but it’s roomier than it looks from a distance.
Crossroads is on the market with Bill Browning Yacht Sales in St. Pete and Michele and I have already found a house in midtown Memphis.
Things have been moving so fast that hitting the ground running is too slow to get it all done. For the last year and a half our world has moved at about five miles an hour. We couldn’t help but use that speed when calculating arrival times while driving the rental truck up from Florida. It would just come to us: 78 miles to Mobile – that’s an overnight trip, no, it’s about an hour now. Life in the fast lane.
I will have my photography business started in the next few weeks, so that and the house should keep me busy. Michele is already back at work and is readjusting rather well although driving is a little scary for both of us. I hope our fellow cruisers that are returning to land are adjusting well and those still at sea are having a blast. If you are in the planning stages of your own adventure; make your plan, pick a date, go! Someday never comes.
Thanks for reading,
Glenn
…and for Crossroads,
Weve been through some things together
been a month of changes with firsts being replaced by lasts and water by grass. We cleared Crossroads through customs and ourselves with immigration for the last time when we re-entered the U.S. Our last dinghy ride was in Key West and our last sunset and sunrise at sea were on the way to St Pete. Our trusty dinghy has been exchanged for two cars – not as much fun, but our butts stay dry now. 
Entering Tampa Bay under the Sunshine Skyway bridge and thereby leaving the open ocean was the official end of the voyage for me. It was not quite the emotional experience I had expected. I think we were both just too tired from the 48 hour trip up from Key West. It was easier than when we left 18 months ago. We have both learned so much. Of course there are always surprises – we hadn’t planned to share the channel under the span with an outbound freighter, but it’s roomier than it looks from a distance.
Crossroads is on the market with Bill Browning Yacht Sales in St. Pete and Michele and I have already found a house in midtown Memphis.
Things have been moving so fast that hitting the ground running is too slow to get it all done. For the last year and a half our world has moved at about five miles an hour. We couldn’t help but use that speed when calculating arrival times while driving the rental truck up from Florida. It would just come to us: 78 miles to Mobile – that’s an overnight trip, no, it’s about an hour now. Life in the fast lane.I will have my photography business started in the next few weeks, so that and the house should keep me busy. Michele is already back at work and is readjusting rather well although driving is a little scary for both of us. I hope our fellow cruisers that are returning to land are adjusting well and those still at sea are having a blast. If you are in the planning stages of your own adventure; make your plan, pick a date, go! Someday never comes.
Thanks for reading,
Glenn
…and for Crossroads,
Weve been through some things together
With trunks of memories still to come
We found things to do in stormy weather
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes have come
With your chrome heart shining in the sun
Long may you run.
”Long May You Run”
-Neil Young
-Neil Young
posted by Glen Phillips at
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
