Cruising with the Dutch, Plus a Broken Toe

In the past couple of weeks since our last update there has been only one event of significance. Two weeks ago my family left on our boat for a week long cruise with the Dutch family I have mentioned many times in other updates. I won’t talk about where we went and what we did, both because it’s not that interesting and it will be talked about in other pages in this site. The last week the Dutch family has a ten year-old son who loves to play with Adam and I. I had fun playing soccer with him every once in a while, but because of the age difference and hobby difference, it wasn’t like having a good friend. I think I would have had more fun in Gaeta, but I saw that I was really the only one who felt this way. My sister and their nine year-old daughter are now best friends and played together endlessly, and my parents really enjoyed spending time with the other adults. Fortunately I have a lot to read, so I spent my time in my room (which had reduced considerably due to the increase in people) each day to pass the time. Also, it was a way to get away from my dad who seemed to be getting mad at me (perhaps rightfully so) quite often. He was upset with me because of my lack of alertness and help, it was much later when I realized that I was semi-unconsciously doing so on purpose. I did not want to start sailing again so to show that I simply decided (that’s not really the right word) not to put much effort into helping.

Four days ago I broke a toe on my left foot. I can’t run or play catch for six weeks, and walking will be very limited for the next two. I was hoping I would be able to play basketball these next few days since I probably won’t get to play any for the next five months, but that’s not going to happen. O well, I’ll just have to make the best of it.

— Danny —