Haul Out

We turned on Independence’s engine for the last time and motored her over to be hauled out. It is just so sad to see her back in the cradle, in a parking lot again so soon. We have a lot of mixed emotions going on. I think they are mostly just sad and, but do have to admit some feelings of defeat. This week there was some thought about why didn’t we push on, why did we give up so fast. But we can’t look at it like that. We have to follow what our hearts, minds and bodies are telling us to do. And they are telling us that it’s time to go home. Most likely, Independence will still be here and have hopefully braved the elements well. She should be ready to go right back in the water if we want to continue the way west towards home. Or maybe she will get passed to new owners who admire her as much as we do and will continue to have adventures and write their own stories. Only time will tell.