New Castle, NH to Boston, MA

Monday, August 31, 2026

Departure: Safe Harbor Wentworth By The Sea (New Castle, NH) Dock: A, Slip: 12 8AM

Special Comments:

• Medical emergency due to bleeding has changed our course from the Private Mooring Ball (Boston, MA) to Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA). Again, another Emergency Room visit upon our arrival! We Uber to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) (Boston, MA).

Arrival: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) 4PM

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Vessel Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA). Crew: Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• Multiple labs and tests performed. At 6:30AM discharged and to follow up with my Specialist.
• Crashed in bed for a few hours. Showered and packed to catch the train from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA. We missed the fast train departure and caught the regional train for 6 hours and 12 minutes.
• Crashed upon our Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA) arrival but only after a shower. Train is so cruddy, I felt like I may burn my clothes (LOL). Trauma Surgeon offered a direct admission upon arrival but, I opted to get Jacques settled instead and outpatient appointments for now.

Arrival: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA)

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) Crew: Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• To think, we would have been cruising today I would have had another new symptom while underway. Needless to say, we’re glad to be here. Pretty sure my Trauma Surgeon is too.
• Have a appointment with the Vascular
• Went across the street to the Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA) busier than expected for a weekday. Staff say it because of the Bruno Mars concert. Had lunch there.
• Strolling the Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA) aisles and approaching a particular vendor, a leather bag drew me in. The leather felt familiar, the colors vibrant. In an instant, my mind scrolled through a library vault and began fast-forwarding our time spent in Fez, Morocco. Everything became a flashback to our visits: the places where the leather was foot-dyed, where mosaic art pieces were created, and fondly remembering the hand cleansing before eating with our fingers (and so much more). One of our most memorable nights was upon arrival, having dinner on the rooftop and hearing the powerful call to prayer echo across the village. Deeper inside the Little Marrakesh Bazaar (Philadelphia, PA) booth, I could feel that knot in my throat, a poignant reminder of all the great adventures we have had together. After three years of searching, I finally found exactly what I had been looking for to cover a unique bare spot (for Nordhavn 47 owners, it’s the long panel just at the bottom of the steps between the cabins).
• Afterwards we stopped by one of our favorite places, 4 Seasons Nail (Philadelphia, PA) for a mani/pedi.
• Returned to the Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA) for some nail care pampering.

Next Stop: Unknown?

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) Crew: Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• Early this morning I had my appointment with a vascular physician at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH). After three ER’s most refreshing not to be looked at oddly and more importantly that I’m not going crazy after several clear tests but, realization that it is vascular. Awaiting another consultation and more testing. During the interuim, the diagnosis is Post Thrombotic Syndrome.
• Since, it’s been like forever since we had Chick-fil-A (Philadelphia, PA) for lunch. YUM!
• Jacques walked to CVS (Philadelphia, PA) for some necessities that I forgot to pack.

Next Stop: Unknown?

Friday, September 4, 2026

Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) Crew: Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• Walked to Cily Chicken Rice & Thai Food (Philadelphia, PA) in China Town for lunch.
• Stopped at CVS (Philadelphia, PA) for a few more necessities. Shocking to see almost everything was key locked and required a associate. Security guard standing post at the door as well.
• Jacques assuming we would sitting at the hospital insisted on packing jeans and long sleeves. Well, he’s been cooking in this humidity and local temperatures so we went to Ross (Philadelphia, PA) to pick up shirts, shorts, and shoes for him. Proof that I’m not feeling well, and walking is so painful, not even shopping therapy was of interest.
• Headed over to the Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA) for a light dinner, a crepe but they were closed, WONK, wonk! With not much else of interest we headed to the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (Philadelphia, PA) as they seemed to offer several dining options. Actually had delicious appetizers and salad for me at Circ Bar (Philadelphia, PA). Learned they have their own rooftop garden of herbs and beehives. The calamari dip was made with chili sauce, spicy honey, and garlic. Delicious. Very lightly artichoke amazing!
• Afterwards we stopped at the nearby 7-Eleven (Philadelphia, PA) for Jacques yogurt, We were shocked as a customer yelling and screaming at the staff. Cops called and appeared quickly but by then he was gone.
• Walking back to the hotel, observed a homeless man yelling and screaming at a meal delivery cooler. Needless, to say the streets come alive at dark.

Next Stop: Unknown?

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) Crew: Home Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• Awoken at 8AM to drums playing from the streets. Turned out to be the Association of Kannada Kootas of America (AKKA) Silver Jubilee World Kannada Conference hosted at the Philadelphia Convention Center (Philadelphia, PA). AKKA Jaathre – Meravanige cultural procession. Just a sea of vibrant colors as Kanjeevaram sarees for women and silk panche with shalya for men attire.
• We were going to go to Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA) for a crepe however, the crowd inside was horrendous so we turned around. Fortunately, had some Thai take out from yesterday.
• Heated argument over this limbo mode and expecting that I would accompany him to move the vessel to Philadelphia, PA because he doesn’t want to hire a Captain or rely on anyone else. Meanwhile, I’m standing my ground and putting my health first that until the severity is known and plan in place that I’m not leaving Philadelphia, PA. Bombarding me with such (ordered fenders in MA, will result in a For Sale sign unless he fully capable and prepared to independently handle the vessel on his own. WTF!

Next Stop: Unknown?

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) Crew: Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• It’s official what Jacques assumed was a raspy throat from snoring is actually illness with loss of my voice and coughing.
• Jacques is planning to return to the boat either today or tomorrow stressing over what he may/not kept on/off followed by ripping avocados and trash not removed. Unbelievable! Since, I have nothing nice to say to him, I’m not speaking to him!
• Bug is kicking my butt today!

Next Stop: Unknown?

Monday, September 7, 2026 ~ Labor Day

Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) Crew: Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• Our dockage has been extended until Monday, 9/14/26.
• Appears Jacques has come to his senses and will remain by my side unless hospitalized.
• So many visitors disappointed that the Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA) was closed today.
• Noticing many hotel check outs today.
• Walked over to lunch at Maggiano’s Little Italy (Philadelphia, PA). Shocked they were open but, fulfilled by pasta desires.
• Jacques extended our marina stay. Very helpful staff.

Next Stop: Unknown?

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) Crew: Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• Walked over to the Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA) for lunch. Gosh, what a difference a weekday makes! Finally, got our crepes but they were out of strawberries.
• Jacques walked over to Nike Factory Store (Philadelphia, PA) in search of a pair of sneakers. Now, his second pair of shoes since we’ve been here.

Next Stop: Unknown?

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Docked: Yacht Haven Marina & Inn (Boston, MA) Crew: Home2 Suites (Philadelphia, PA)

Special Comments:

• Walked over to the Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia, PA) for breakfast at Dutch Eating Place. OMG, so much food!

Next Stop: Unknown?