Wednesday, 19 August 2015

7 Days on a Boat with Nothing but a Kodak

and when I say nothing. I really do mean not that much. 
A party week in Croatia?? On a yacht?? What could be more glamorous or luxurious??
My dreams of all white linen, ripped Croatian deck hands and a cool breeze as a lay on the deck drinking a cocktail were quickly dashed. The first thing I noticed was missing, was a bed for me. I guess I really would be laying on the deck. So that's the first thing to cross of the list, sleep. 

All was going well we were coping with the lack of wifi and power, feeling lucky I bought my Kodak, until ran out of fresh water. I became guilty of water hoarding. We tried to be savvy; washing the dishes with sea water, peeing in the ocean, not showering at all and drinking only ciders (and given it was 38 degrees, a lot of fluid had to be had).

The next thing to go was the food. I had been under the impression that food was provided, but after the fridge broke down and the last of the cornflakes had been eaten, we were left fending for our selves. 

But as I was lying on the deck of the Sauvignon Blanc, delirious with dehydration, hunger and sleep deprivation, I realised it was worth it. I just got my film back and these pictures speak louder than words in describing the week. All smiles and sunshine here. 

Brisbane boys 
  
Louisa + Lauren, docked for the day 

Look how clear the water is


Before they were pushed in 

On the hunt for drinking water 

Smooth sailing without a ripple in sight 

Floating off the back of the boat 

The Girls 

Skipper Luca 










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