If you read our Haul Out in Trinidad post, you might already know why we decided to head back home for a while. A silly and painful mistake that turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
We flew back to Singapore on 12th May 2015. I was really glad and grateful that I was able to see my family and friends again. Even though we've been back once a year for "holidays" it was always too short. So the plan was to get a job for six months, save up and get back to Raptor in December for the next sailing season in the Caribbean.
Alex and I were both extremely fortunate to find work again in our former companies. Travelling for such a long period of time without income definitely takes a toll on our savings. Especially when everything on a boat is so expensive to buy, maintain, or replace. Any product that is meant for "boats" or labelled "marine grade"; expect the prices to be doubled or tripled and sometimes quadrupled!
So I was happy as a clam at high tide to be back home, on a payroll, wear pretty clothes and see other people i.e. my family & friends again. Did I mention how happy I was? ;) The only drawback was that I was based in Singapore and Alex was based in Melbourne, Australia. But after being on a boat together 24/7 for 3 years, 6 months apart was.. nothing we couldn't manage. With today's technology, we were able to communicate via WhatsApp and FaceTime everyday!
6 months of work came and went by quickly. It took me a while to get back into the rat race (I mean I had kinda literally "gone fishing" for the last 3 years) but just as I was getting used to it, it was already over. Truly thankful and grateful for the opportunity.
I'm also thankful that I got to attend my dear friend's wedding as the maid of honour and what an honour it was. A beautiful fairy tale wedding celebration between two of the most kind & loving people I know at Sentosa island.
Also would like to thank my dear friends for having us in their home when we first got back to Singapore. Thank you so so much! xx
Alex and I were both extremely fortunate to find work again in our former companies. Travelling for such a long period of time without income definitely takes a toll on our savings. Especially when everything on a boat is so expensive to buy, maintain, or replace. Any product that is meant for "boats" or labelled "marine grade"; expect the prices to be doubled or tripled and sometimes quadrupled!
So I was happy as a clam at high tide to be back home, on a payroll, wear pretty clothes and see other people i.e. my family & friends again. Did I mention how happy I was? ;) The only drawback was that I was based in Singapore and Alex was based in Melbourne, Australia. But after being on a boat together 24/7 for 3 years, 6 months apart was.. nothing we couldn't manage. With today's technology, we were able to communicate via WhatsApp and FaceTime everyday!
6 months of work came and went by quickly. It took me a while to get back into the rat race (I mean I had kinda literally "gone fishing" for the last 3 years) but just as I was getting used to it, it was already over. Truly thankful and grateful for the opportunity.
I'm also thankful that I got to attend my dear friend's wedding as the maid of honour and what an honour it was. A beautiful fairy tale wedding celebration between two of the most kind & loving people I know at Sentosa island.
Also would like to thank my dear friends for having us in their home when we first got back to Singapore. Thank you so so much! xx