I am going to write blogs on sailing next year. However, I would like to share with you the life of staying or living on a boat.
I have the opportunity to stay away from the concretes and stayed on Galadriel, the sailing yacht for about a week. I am sure many people like me have had the romantic dream of living on a boat, being rocked to sleep by the waves and waking up to new neighbours in the marina, chatting with friends from all over the world from all walks of life.
The stay on Galadriel really changed my perception towards life.
I am extremely impressed by the people who live in the marina. They came from different background (be it rich or poor) and all over the world. They are very friendly and helpful. They will give you a hand whenever you need help and share with you the information on sailing especially when you are new to the marina.
If you think you are a great traveler who had been to many places, what about people who had sailed through the Pacific Ocean for FIVE (5) times!!!??? I felt shallow when I chat with them.
There is a woman who is being abandoned by the husband, sailed through the Indian Ocean in the storms with a 1 1/2 year old daughter who has Down Syndrome. What a strong woman!
***Respect***
I learned a very important concept in life, SIMPLICITY.
They eat simple yet they do not compensate on the nutrition. The lifestyle is simple but they are really very knowledgeable and happy. How many clothes do you need when you are on a boat? You just need clothes to protect you from the storms and cold or hot weather. How much space do you need when you are sleeping? No more Prada or Gucci bags for me in the next two years. I have enough bags and watches.
SIMPLICITY is virtue.
Stop investing in property. Invest in HUMANITY.
Ivory n Gold
Singapore
