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Hi Guys 

We made it to France! :D Baguettes and bérets all around! Come to think of it, I don't think I've seen a single béret yet, but we have already had our fair share of baguettes ;)

Many years ago I spent a long weekend in Paris. I didn't get the most favorable impression of the French there, but after only a few days here in Cherbourg, that impression has been changed. All the people we have interacted with here have been super friendly :) We will get to see a little more of the north coast of France in about a month (when the weather is a little warmer), but for now, we're staying put in Cherbourg and focusing on getting some projects done. 

We have a long list of smaller (boring) projects like installing strikers, so cabinet doors stay closed without tape and installing a bit more trim (to keep things in place while at sea). There are also some projects that I'm excited about—for instance, getting our windlass hooked up and making a bridle so we can anchor in Ireland. That's all on the list for next week. The week after that, I hope to install a new rod kicker, so we don't have to use the topping lift and set up a preventer for the boom. 

While in Cherbourg, I have also promised to take Ava to Paris. I'm not super excited to go back, but I'm pretty sure it's a bucket item for Ava :) 

We're heading out to find a fresh baguette ;) I hope you're having a fantastic weekend! Thank you so much for your support :) Stay safe :)