One evening, we sat on the bow watching the sunset when we noticed the water stirring just ahead of us. Suddenly, fish began flying through the air. We grabbed our binoculars—that's when we realized dolphins were flinging fish back and forth, right to left, left to right, for well over thirty minutes. It was a rousing game, for the dolphins at least, and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

Most people imagine the cruising life as one long vacation. But for us, 2023 was less about adventure and more about adjustment. We were learning what it means to live without physical roots while remaining rooted in what matters—our faith, family, and friendships. It was also a year of figuring out what this lifestyle actually required of us.