Sophia at Sea , growing into this life

A look at life at sea. A few thoughts on growing up between islands, a little older now—what’s changed, what hasn’t, and a different kind of childhood.

Hey… I know it’s been a while since I last wrote here.

A lot has happened since then. I’ve grown up a bit—not just getting older, but getting more used to this life. And we’ve been to so many new places that sometimes it’s hard to believe we’ve actually seen them. Sometimes I can’t believe how far we are.

When I wrote my last blog, I think I was still figuring things out… actually, we all were. Living on a boat was exciting, but also new—and sometimes confusing. I didn’t really know what this life would become.I’m still figuring it out… but I understand it a lot more now. I love being in different places and learning about their culture.

I’m 12 now, and sailing just feels normal to me. Long passages, moving days, anchoring somewhere new—it’s all kind of part of everyday life now. It’s not always easy, but I’ve gotten better at it.Sometimes I play my electric guitar when everything is calm, or read and listen to music for hours. I still love to swim—probably always will—and being able to jump into the water almost anywhere is one of my favorite parts of this life.And sometimes… I just sit and watch the water.I used to need to be entertained all the time. Now I actually enjoy having quiet time.We’ve also been to so many places since then—places that don’t even look real at first. The water in the Bahamas, empty beaches, caves, and islands with stories behind them… and now we’re still going, discovering new places all the time.

It’s so different from just learning about this places in school or reading about them in books.

I think one of the biggest changes that happened is how much more I understand what’s going on. I listen when we talk about weather and plans, I know more about what’s happening around the boat, and I feel like I’m not just there—I actually get it now.I’m part of the crew… but I’m also still just me , I’m still just a kid.

And sometimes that means I’d rather be inside, listening to music or reading, instead of being outside all the time. I think that’s just part of growing up out here.

Of course, there are still things I miss sometimes. Friends from before, having a place that stays the same, and knowing what each day will look like.But I’ve also met a lot of people along the way.It’s a different kind of friendship out here. Sometimes you meet someone and become friends really fast—even if it’s only for a few days. Sometimes you say goodbye and don’t know if you’ll ever see them again.And sometimes… you do meet again somewhere completely different, which is always really cool.It’s not the same as having one place and the same friends all the time—but it’s still special in its own way.This didn’t all happen overnight. I understand now that my parents worked toward this for a long time.We spent three seasons in the Bahamas before going farther, and now we’re finally exploring the Caribbean.I didn’t really think about how big that was before… but now I do.

When I look at a map, it’s hard to believe how many miles we’ve sailed to get here. It feels so far—and the best part is, there’s still so much more to see and learn.

I love this life for that. The chance to see new places and meet new people.

I think deep down, I’m still learning what this life means.

Someday, I’ll have so many stories to tell. For now, I’m just grateful I get to collect all these moments with my parents and make so many memories.

Growing up out here is different.Sometimes it’s hard.Sometimes it’s really fun.

And sometimes it’s both at the same time.

But it’s my life—and I think my parents did something really special by choosing it.

So yeah… it’s been a while.But I’m still here. Still sailing. Still figuring things out.

I’ll write again… there will probably be so many new things to write about.

⛵💙 — written by Sophia

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