They've been over 2 years circling the Atlantic and looking to store their boat next winter in my area. The following spring, they may 'sail her home' closing their adventure.

That has to be a poignant moment for cruisers that have enjoyed a few years of serious long distance sailing. We've had a few talks about it with them and interesting clues surface.

Everybody lives a different life, we choose different avenues, work, places to live, kids or not, our partners(or not)-how committed, it's all a fascinating stew, we call life. Yours (life)sounds second to none.