Jean-Luc and Lisa Morano BON VOYAGE party at Ballena Isla Marina...

Jean-Luc and Lisa invited friends to come and cook out and share an evening, it was lovely!  The planned departure is May 01 or 02! The sailing vessel is Sjorden!











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