Actually we’re still in Montenegro, so it’s not really Moldova the country, but Mold-all-over-ya boat.

One thing about living on a sailboat in “winter” (if you can call it that here in Montenegro where it’s typically in the 50’s most days), is that you get condensation. And sailboats have so many closets, hatches and places that you never look at, so it’s easy to miss out on what is happening.

Luckily mold/mildew is super easy to just wipe off with a mixture of vinegar and Tea Tree Oil. The boat is all clean now, and we were inspired, after clearing out the mildew in the boat, to clean the whole outside of the boat. Friends here say that they wash their entire boat every week. I don’t think we’ll be that fastidious unless, of course, we get a pressure washer, then I’ll use any excuse to get out and pressure wash everything in sight.