13 September 2026 Greetings! Greetings from beautiful Riga. It is great to be home at the tail end of summer. As much as I relish my life at sea, there comes a moment when I am always ready for a little downtime and the comforts of home: a good cup of tea, a walk in Kronvalda Park, and a cozy evening at home by the fire. Did you receive this newsletter from a friend? Click here for your own free subscription. Since I last wrote, we enjoyed a dazzling stay in Venice: three days filled with...