We are working in Belize at the moment, running all inclusive catamaran charters. Belize is an idyllic sailing ground, with the second longest barrier reef in the world, after Australia.

For this New Year's charter we have a brilliant 30-something couple onboard from San Fransisco. They have a great sense of humour and are a blast to be around. So far we have snorkelled with sharks, turtles, rays and a myriad of fish. We have spear fished and made fresh sashimi and ceviche from the catches. We swim in warm chrystal clear waters every day and we have dolphins escorting our catamaran as we sail from one island to the next.

For New Year's Eve, we anchored off Ambergis Caye, in front of the town of San Pedro. We took the dinghy to land, after dinner, to check out the festivities. Unfortunately it was so crowded and there wasn't much of a festive atmosphere, apart from the hundreds of kids playing in the town square...

After a drink at a local bar, with some live music, we decided to return to our boat to watch the midnight fireworks. What we didn't realize was that the barge which was carrying all the pyrotechnics was anchored 100m from the bow of our catamaran!

We layed out some towels on the trampolines and used fenders for pillows. Cocktails in hand and music in the background, lying under the stars, we stretched out front row centre for a spectacular show of lights. What an awesome way to ring in the new year.

How did your 2015 start?

our view of San Pedro - night shots are not easy from a boat, even a stable catamaran!

2014 has been a busy (hence the limited, sporadic blog posting :/ ) blessed year: We left our "real" life of expat work in Zambia for our "dream" life of circumnavigating the globe with our sailboat. We travelled across 3 different continents, more than 20 islands and over 10 countries in total.

We pushed ourselves harder than we thought we would ever be able to handle; physically, mentally and emotionally. We did another 3 month mini refit on our boat. We had the opportunity to work with 2 great companies in the Caribbean and begin our careers in the luxury yacht charter industry. We had the opportunity to participate in some inspirational creative projects. We celebrated our 6yr wedding anniversary by renewing our vows at the place we first met 13yrs ago. We lost some precious people in our lives but we also gained some exceptional friends from all around the world. The further we have travelled away from home the tighter our bond with our families has become.

This year's constant changes and challenges have given us the opportunity to clearly define our goals and plans for our lives together. We are focused. We are determined. Most of all we are thankful.

We hope that our families and friends have a phenomenal new year and that 2015 brings you all the good things in life: love, laughter, challenges and growth.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

on the roof of the Camera Obscura, overlooking Old Havana, Cuba. Dec 2014.