Passing Cloud – Little Sailor
Pelican
It was hard to choose which Hittys to bring on this Expedition. The Quimper Hitty human brought the first Hitty she ever carved (Constance) and the most recent-but-one (Tephra) as company on the Passing Cloud. Florence and Prim also came, as they were making a one-way trip. However when the luggage was unpacked, we found a stowaway!
Lookout
Gráinne was indignant at being left behind…
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Balance!
…so, using her wily pirate ways, she sneaked on board, and made herself right at home.
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Gimlet Eyes
She peered at the horizon looking for other ships, heavy weather, and whales…
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Inside compass
…and coerced the crew into teaching her navigation.
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Outside Compass
The outside compass was a great place for a Hitty to be on watch…
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Steady as she goes
…and Gráinne even took a turn at the helm while the Passing Cloud was under full sail!
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Canada
What a thrill!
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Snack
We were all impressed by the continuous appearance of super delicious food made by Chef Erin, like this snack of home made hummus and veggies!
The wind picked up about a minute after this picture was taken and Gráinne’s hat and the tomatoes went flying. Most of the tomatoes went to feed the fishes, but the hat was recaptured!
Thank you so much to our favourite photographer: for going out and buying Gráinne her own pelican case; for bringing her along to surprise me on board; and for recapturing Gráinne’s hat!
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Quimper Hittys 
Bless his heart! What a delightful treat to surprise you! Grainne looks completely at home onboard. So happy she was able to come along.
She loved being on a human-sized boat, with salty air, sea legs, wind in her hair – a pirate’s life for her!
Wonderful adventure! Bravo favorite photographer!
Yes indeed, he may possibly be the very best Hitty-enabler of all time. I am glad Gráinne found a way to get aboard – she had such a wonderful time on the expedition!
Yay favorite photographer!!!! What a lovely surprise and a wonderful treat for all of us!!!! Thank you!
He must have heard her wee pleading voice. I was surprised and pleased when she appeared in the luggage, and Gráinne absolutely overjoyed to share the adventure with us!
I had little to do with Grainne boarding the Passing Cloud. Other than being an unwitting courier – her smuggling days shone through. The little conniver!
She sometimes has a shifty look in her eyes, doesn’t she? I am glad she found her way onto the boat, however it happened!
Goodness that is pretty sweet and of course your little pirate NEEDED to be on this sea faring adventure!
She did need to be here – how silly of me not to realise it, and how clever of the favourite Photographer to make it happen, deliberately or not!
I don’t blame Gráinne for being indignant…of course a pirate belongs on a sailing vessel!!! It’s great to see her so at home and happy. I’m glad a gust of wind didn’t blow Gráinne into the sea. I sort of gasped when I saw the photos…but then I realized that you had her safe and secure…of course. Yes! Chef Erin comes up with amazing food. I am vicariously enjoying this entire adventure…thank you for including us. It’s just fantastic.
I am really glad you can be with us, remembering our trip and sailing along to these beautiful places!