San Diego, CA- Jim started a new postdoc position July 3, 2007. Eva started a new job June 11, 2007. So, we can address item #3 from May 18 post: our careers were not entirely ruined after all.

New 2007 Toyota Corolla CE, purchased on June 1, 2007, in order to drive to and from work.

Trip Philosophy
Going sailing became my dream because I wanted to do something where my actions and decisions mattered, where there were real consequences if I was careless or lazy or unprepared. I wanted to be judged by Nature, not people. Alone in the middle of the ocean, I knew that we were going to be tested. I found that it was a mental challenge unlike anything I had ever faced before. It was a mix of stressful and peaceful, tiring and boring, exciting and awe-inspiring, hateful and wonderful. I felt ALIVE. It's the best thing I've ever done.

Many thought, and still think, we're crazy.

Other people and sailors have done more and done better things, but I feel very lucky to have done this one thing. I wanted it to change me, and it has.