{"id":2171,"date":"2023-12-23T22:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T03:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/?page_id=2171"},"modified":"2025-03-20T23:19:48","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T04:19:48","slug":"voyage-on-the-sailing-vessel-legato-2023-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/voyage-on-the-sailing-vessel-legato-2023-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Voyage on the sailing vessel &#8220;Legato&#8221; (2023, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-wp-context=\"{}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/query\" data-wp-key=\"9\" data-wp-router-region=\"query-9\" class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-0fed8f92 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2130\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2130 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-61 tag-acropolis tag-athens tag-greece tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1656\" height=\"1242\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20231026214633-10838541-xx.jpg?resize=1656%2C1242&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20231026214633-10838541-xx.jpg?w=1656&amp;ssl=1 1656w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20231026214633-10838541-xx.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20231026214633-10838541-xx.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20231026214633-10838541-xx.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/08\/31\/satisfied-with-the-ruins-of-the-acropolis\/\" target=\"_self\" >Satisfied with the ruins of the Acropolis<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">As it is widely acknowledged, Greece is a treasure trove of wonders, making a return to its captivating shores almost obligatory. However, during this particular&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-08-31T10:00:00-05:00\">August 31, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2133\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2133 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-athens tag-greece tag-sailing tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1330-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1330-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1330-scaled.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1330-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1330-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1330-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/02\/what-does-it-mean-to-prepare-a-boat-for-a-trip\/\" target=\"_self\" >What does it mean to prepare a boat for a trip<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In the enchanting realm of Greece, a fascinating initiative beckons yacht aficionados\u2014an ingenious program wherein the state generously underwrites 70% of a new yacht&#8217;s cost&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-02T21:53:00-05:00\">September 2, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2136\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2136 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-athens tag-greece tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7222-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0431\u043e\u0433\u0438\u043d\u0438 \u0410\u0444\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0438\u0442\u044b \u0432 \u0410\u0444\u0438\u043d\u0430\u0445\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7222-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7222-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7222-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7222-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7222-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7222-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/03\/greece-has-it-all\/\" target=\"_self\" >Greece has it all<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Indeed, quite remarkably! Mandarins and oranges, adorned in nature&#8217;s bounty, grace the roadside with their presence. The temptation to pluck them from their verdant abode&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-03T20:21:00-05:00\">September 3, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2143\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2143 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel tag-athens tag-greece tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3313\" height=\"1847\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-at-Nov-06-21-44-00.png?resize=3313%2C1847&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-at-Nov-06-21-44-00.png?w=3313&amp;ssl=1 3313w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-at-Nov-06-21-44-00.png?resize=600%2C335&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-at-Nov-06-21-44-00.png?resize=1024%2C571&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-at-Nov-06-21-44-00.png?resize=768%2C428&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-at-Nov-06-21-44-00.png?resize=1536%2C856&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-at-Nov-06-21-44-00.png?resize=2048%2C1142&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-at-Nov-06-21-44-00.png?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/07\/our-crossing-trek\/\" target=\"_self\" >Our Crossing Trek<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">You can follow us here. The website requires a password. <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-07T05:30:00-05:00\">September 7, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2146\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2146 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-humour category-oeuvre category-travel tag-athens tag-greece tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1196\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7341-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1196&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7341-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7341-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C280&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7341-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C478&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7341-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C359&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7341-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C717&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7341-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C956&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/07\/aegean-sea\/\" target=\"_self\" >Aegean Sea<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The first leg of the route is from Athens to the island of Kefalonia. We start our journey in the calm waters of the Saronic&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-07T17:30:00-05:00\">September 7, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2149\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2149 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-greece tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7329-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7329-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7329-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7329-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7329-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7329-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7329-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/07\/corinth-canal\/\" target=\"_self\" >Corinth Canal<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Behold the marvel deemed the lengthiest ongoing construction odyssey across the globe, an endeavor commencing in the annals of the 7th century BC and reaching&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-07T18:14:00-05:00\">September 7, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2151\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2151 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-greece tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7357-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7357-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7357-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7357-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7357-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7357-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7357-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/08\/port-poros\/\" target=\"_self\" >Port Poros<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Our maiden divergence from the meticulously crafted itinerary has presented itself today. Originally, our destination on the enchanting island of Kefalonia was to be the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-08T15:57:00-05:00\">September 8, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2153\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2153 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-greece tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7362-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7362-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7362-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7362-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7362-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7362-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7362-scaled.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/09\/island-of-kefalonia\/\" target=\"_self\" >Island of Kefalonia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In the evening, I hatched a plan to unravel the mysteries of the island&#8217;s wonders, pitched it to the crew, but alas, my grand design&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-09T08:33:00-05:00\">September 9, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2155\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2155 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-greece tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1182\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DACD3F44-7609-4528-BC71-A2279C0D8B91_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1182%2C665&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DACD3F44-7609-4528-BC71-A2279C0D8B91_1_105_c.jpeg?w=1182&amp;ssl=1 1182w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DACD3F44-7609-4528-BC71-A2279C0D8B91_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DACD3F44-7609-4528-BC71-A2279C0D8B91_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DACD3F44-7609-4528-BC71-A2279C0D8B91_1_105_c.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/10\/from-kefalonia-to-sicily-crossing-the-ionian-sea\/\" target=\"_self\" >From Kefalonia to Sicily \u2013 crossing the Ionian Sea.<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Sunsets and sunrises in the Ionian Sea. In the Ionian Sea, where celestial theatrics unfold twice a day, orchestrating the ballet of sunsets and sunrises,&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-10T23:20:00-05:00\">September 10, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2157\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2157 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1836\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7452_-min-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2560%2C1836&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7452_-min-1-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7452_-min-1-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C430&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7452_-min-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C735&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7452_-min-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C551&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7452_-min-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1102&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7452_-min-1-scaled.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/11\/taormina-sicily-italy\/\" target=\"_self\" >Taormina (Sicily, Italy)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The imminent presence of terra firma becomes apparent to seasoned sailors through the burgeoning congregation of clouds adorning the horizon. At this very juncture, verily,&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-11T12:26:00-05:00\">September 11, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2159\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2159 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7643-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7643-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7643-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7643-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7643-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7643-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7643-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/13\/the-messina-strait-milazzo\/\" target=\"_self\" >The Messina Strait, Milazzo<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Homer&#8217;s sagacious Odysseus, prior to embarking upon the treacherous passage through the Messina Strait, heeds the counsel of the artful enchantress Circe. Venturing into the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-13T23:06:00-05:00\">September 13, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2161\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2161 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7735-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7735-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7735-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7735-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7735-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7735-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7735-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/15\/commune-of-cefalu-a-k-a-cephaloedium\/\" target=\"_self\" >Commune of Cefal\u00f9 a.k.a Cephaloedium<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In the grand tapestry of Italian municipalities, each bearing the mantle of a commune, Cefal\u00f9 emerges as a gem \u2013 not the grandest nor the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-15T10:14:00-05:00\">September 15, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2163\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2163 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7828-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7828-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7828-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7828-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7828-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7828-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7828-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/17\/palermo\/\" target=\"_self\" >Palermo<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Fortune favored us as we secured mooring at the most centrally located marina in this vibrant town. Perseverance led us to scrutinize several marinas in&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-17T10:29:00-05:00\">September 17, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2166\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2166 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7868-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7868-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7868-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7868-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7868-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7868-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7868-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/18\/the-transition-from-sicily-to-sardinia\/\" target=\"_self\" >The transition from Sicily to Sardinia<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In the ethereal quiet preceding the dawn of September 17, I find myself penning heartfelt birthday wishes to my youngest daughter, Veronichka. Simultaneously, we embark&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-18T21:42:00-05:00\">September 18, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2169\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2169 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7882-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7882-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7882-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7882-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7882-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7882-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7882-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/19\/cagliari\/\" target=\"_self\" >Cagliari<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">This venerable city, with its roots reaching into the tapestry of time to the 8th century BC, was chosen by the Phoenicians for their colony.&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-19T21:06:00-05:00\">September 19, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2173\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2173 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-musings category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8267-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8267-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8267-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8267-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8267-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8267-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8267-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/20\/about-sunken-ships\/\" target=\"_self\" >About sunken ships<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In the hallowed halls of academia, I found myself under the tutelage of the formidable Alla Nikolaevna Arbuzova, our indomitable geography maven. Even the most&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-20T17:18:00-05:00\">September 20, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2175\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2175 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7870-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7870-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7870-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7870-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7870-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7870-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7870-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/20\/what-does-the-crew-do-during-a-storm\/\" target=\"_self\" >What does the crew do during a storm<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We discovered a fitting haven for anchorage, the encroaching dusk casting its early shadows. Although a tempest looms on the distant horizon, its arrival remains&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-20T20:15:00-05:00\">September 20, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2177\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2177 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7952-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7952-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7952-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7952-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7952-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7952-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7952-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/21\/porto-pino-beach\/\" target=\"_self\" >Porto Pino Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I&#8217;ve just indulged in a refreshing swim at the urban haven of Porto Pino Beach (Spiaggia di Porto Pino). Anchored about 400 meters from the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-21T09:29:00-05:00\">September 21, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2179\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2179 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7957-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7957-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7957-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7957-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7957-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7957-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7957-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/22\/carloforte\/\" target=\"_self\" >Carloforte<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Our upcoming sojourn unfolds in the quaint island town of Carloforte, nestled along the southwest coast of Sardinia. The nautical traverse from this charming enclave&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-22T21:38:00-05:00\">September 22, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2208\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2208 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7993-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7993-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7993-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7993-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7993-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7993-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_7993-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/24\/balearic-islands\/\" target=\"_self\" >Balearic Islands<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Departing from Carloforte well before the break of dawn, the orchestrated preparations unfolded in the hushed hours of midnight. As the celestial canvas began to&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-24T23:05:00-05:00\">September 24, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2183\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2183 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8078-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8078-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8078-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8078-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8078-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8078-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8078-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/26\/porto-petro-mallorca\/\" target=\"_self\" >Porto Petro, Mallorca<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Yesterday marked our arrival in Porto Petro, yet the day unfolded without the leisure for strolls and photo expeditions. As we navigated towards the port,&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-26T21:30:00-05:00\">September 26, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2121\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2121 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-musings tag-sailing-legato-en tag-39\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1763\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8158-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1763&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8158-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8158-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C413&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8158-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C705&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8158-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C529&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8158-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1058&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8158-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1411&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/26\/two-lives\/\" target=\"_self\" >Two Lives<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Today, I came across this interesting poem by Brazilian writer Mario de Andrade translated to English by famous Anthony Hopkins: &#8220;I know that I have&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-26T22:30:00-05:00\">September 26, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2186\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2186 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8124-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8124-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8124-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8124-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8124-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8124-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8124-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/27\/ibiza-island\/\" target=\"_self\" >Ibiza Island<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We find ourselves in the allure of Ibiza. Our anchor has settled near a diminutive beach for the moment, but post-lunch, perhaps even earlier, we&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-27T21:37:00-05:00\">September 27, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2188\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2188 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8183-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8183-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8183-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8183-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8183-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8183-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8183-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/09\/30\/cartagena-spain\/\" target=\"_self\" >Cartagena, Spain<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Our voyage from Ibiza to Cartagena, spanning approximately 200 nautical miles, unfolded over a day&#8217;s course. The celestial elements continued to shower us with benevolence.&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-09-30T06:00:00-05:00\">September 30, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2192\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2192 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8528-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8528-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8528-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8528-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8528-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8528-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8528-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/10\/02\/almeria-spain\/\" target=\"_self\" >Almeria, Spain<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Fortune favored me during my watch as the wind gained strength, affording me the opportunity to single-handedly set the sails while the captain peacefully slumbered.&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-10-02T07:00:00-05:00\">October 2, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2195\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2195 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8663-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8663-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8663-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8663-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8663-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8663-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8663-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/10\/03\/malaga-spain\/\" target=\"_self\" >Malaga, Spain<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We arrived at the Costa del Sol, nestled in the historic city of Malaga, a cradle of civilization that has gracefully aged for 2800 years,&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-10-03T02:17:00-05:00\">October 3, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2197\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2197 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8690-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8690-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8690-scaled.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8690-scaled.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8690-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8690-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_8690-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2023\/10\/06\/gibraltar\/\" target=\"_self\" >Gibraltar<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Departing from Malaga, our vessel, the splendid Legato, gracefully navigates toward Gibraltar\u2014the ultimate destination on my Mediterranean odyssey. The time has come to disembark this&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2023-10-06T02:02:00-05:00\">October 6, 2023<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2302\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2302 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1328-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1328-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1328-scaled.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1328-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1328-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1328-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/17\/island-saint-martin\/\" target=\"_self\" >Island Saint Martin<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Saint Martin Island is nestled in the Lesser Antilles, part of a region that also includes the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas\u2014the area historically known&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-17T16:30:00-05:00\">February 17, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2325\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2325 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1353.gif?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/18\/british-virgin-islands-bvi\/\" target=\"_self\" >British Virgin Islands (BVI)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Early morning, February 18th. On the starboard side, the land ahead is the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a cluster of about sixty small volcanic islands&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-18T10:00:00-05:00\">February 18, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2353\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2353 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1359-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1359-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1359-scaled.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1359-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1359-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1359-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/19\/culebra-island\/\" target=\"_self\" >Culebra Island<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Today, we found ourselves in a place called Cayo Pirata\u2014Pirate Cay. According to legend, back in the 17th and 18th centuries, this is where the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-19T18:00:00-05:00\">February 19, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2404\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2404 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1410-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1410-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1410-scaled.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1410-scaled.jpeg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/20\/2404\/\" target=\"_self\" >Charming Vieques: Wonders of Nature and Culinary Delights<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">On our way to the grand Puerto Rico, we dropped anchor near the picturesque village of Esperanza. Nestled on the southern coast of the island&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-20T21:59:00-05:00\">February 20, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2763\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2763 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1524-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1524-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1524-scaled.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1524-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1524-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_1524-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/22\/2763\/\" target=\"_self\" >Puerto Rico and the Island of St. John the Baptist<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The day at sea went wonderfully. We received a warm welcome at the marina in Salinas, on the southern coast of the island, where the&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-22T22:59:00-05:00\">February 22, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2814\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2814 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1589.gif?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/22\/the-city-of-ponce-and-the-life-giving-fountain-of-youth\/\" target=\"_self\" >The City of Ponce and the Life-Giving Fountain of Youth<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The second-largest city in Puerto Rico, with a population of just under 130,000 (compared to San Juan\u2019s over 300,000), is a city built in 1692&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-22T23:30:00-05:00\">February 22, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2893\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2893 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG_1660-1.gif?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/24\/2893\/\" target=\"_self\" >Caja de Muertos \u2013 Coffin Island<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">With the first light of dawn, we set sail from Marina Salinas, leaving behind the dense mangrove forests, where we never did manage to spot&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-24T22:00:00-05:00\">February 24, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2924\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2924 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1768-scaled.jpeg?resize=2560%2C1920&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1768-scaled.jpeg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1768-scaled.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1768-scaled.jpeg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1768-scaled.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1768-scaled.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/25\/isla-de-mona-the-galapagos-of-the-caribbean\/\" target=\"_self\" >Isla de Mona \u2013 The Gal\u00e1pagos of the Caribbean<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">We set sail from Boquer\u00f3n, bound for the port of Saman\u00e1 in the Dominican Republic on the island of Hispaniola. The captain had already reserved&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-25T16:30:00-05:00\">February 25, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li data-wp-key=\"post-template-item-2941\" class=\"wp-block-post post-2941 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-photography category-travel tag-sailing-legato-en tag-travel\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1643\" height=\"1232\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1859.jpeg?resize=1643%2C1232&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1859.jpeg?w=1643&amp;ssl=1 1643w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1859.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1859.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_1859.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/en\/2025\/02\/26\/a-brief-history-of-the-island-of-hispaniola-haiti-and-the-dominican-republic\/\" target=\"_self\" >A Brief History of the Island of Hispaniola, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Before I begin sharing stories about the cities of the Dominican Republic, I must first offer a brief overview of the island\u2019s history. Without this&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2025-02-26T19:07:00-05:00\">February 26, 2025<\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2171","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/Pfgw3o-z1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2171"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2359,"href":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2171\/revisions\/2359"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fursov.com\/wpblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}