Boat Kids in general are good readers, finding ample time for books on passage or due to the lack of a TV, possibly. When the own books have ceased, they are borrowed, swapped or re-read.

Jessica and Jonathan have just started to really enjoy reading in October 2005, which, hopefully, will continue with many books being read during our cruise.

Writing has become essential to communicate with friends, both back home ashore as well as with friends on other boats. E-mail is nowadays the prime way to express thoughts and tell about experiences. A fun side-effect is that these messages may be kept for further joy as a memory as a sort of diary.