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Friends, Attached is the link for the SPOT Tracker (GPS) which will follow us every stroke of the way. It links up to Google maps, and is an awesome experience to follow along with us. We do not have a time as of yet, however I just wanted to make sure we posted it! Cheers- […]

7:25PM – 18 March 2013 – Wellington, New Zealand We are awaiting a window of opportunity to swim the Cook Strait, and are sitting around patiently for Philip’s phone call (red or green light) as each day comes and goes.  I have found that it takes an incredible amount of mental dedication to remain focused on

1:06PM – Wellington, New Zealand Yesterday, we met up with Shelley Taylor-Smith who has come over from Perth, Australia to support our swim, and be my ‘handler’ for the journey. Shelley is a veteran open water swimmer like Philip, as they both raced the FINA professional circuit together back in the 1980s. I first met

9:35AM – 15 March 2013 I remember sitting in my bed and breakfast outside of Dover, England back in July 2010 -communicating back home with friends via Facebook. I remembered having one unique conversation with a good friend who was actively serving our great country in the Middle East. I was swimming the English Channel

9:42AM – 14 March 2013 I just want to start this post off with HUGE Thank You to everyone back home, and around the world who has been sending me some incredible messages – you have no idea how much that means; especially when I am 10,000 miles away from those I love! Honestly, they bring a tear

7:03 AM – Boulcott Suites, Wellington, New Zealand I am finally feeling ‘back to normal’ after settling into our beautiful townhouse after a long few days of traveling! We arrived into Wellington yesterday around midnight, and luckily were able to find the Avis rental counter still open (although for some reason they had us coming

Cook Strait – Day One – 9 March 2013 Current Time: 8:05AM – LOS ANGELES, USA 2:05AM – SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Speed: 558 M/H (898 K/H) Altitude: 36,000 FEET (10,973 METERS) Time to Destination: 5 HOURS 55 MINUTES Having an interactive flight path on the back of the headrest in front of you is always a

Was blessed to be able to speak at another local Rotary meeting yesterday – an aging group who were quite intrigued throughout my speech. I say ‘aging’ because it comes into play with my post, and mainly the fact the large group was part of the ‘Greatest Generation’ which I admire, and respect so much.

Sometimes we all need to just take a few moments to ourselves and remember all the blessings we have been given in life – lest we forget those who have gone before us, or those who are struggling each and every day. I often think about the families of those we assist, and can only

“I’m going to show you how great I am.” –M. Ali   One key aspect of the lives of those who are remembered for being the most inspirational or the most powerful was the belief in themselves that anything and everything is within their grasp. Often we hit set-backs in life. We get drawn down