Liesbet Collaert is a freelance writer from Belgium whose photos and articles have been published internationally. A nomad since 2003, she calls herself a world citizen. Her honest, compelling debut memoir Plunge explores a decade of her adventurous life.
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A 30-year-old nomad seeks adventure and freedom at sea, but finds herself at odds with love, work, immigration, weather, and health as she navigates the world and her relationship. "Sounds interesting!"
Prologue Mid-ocean
For the last ten days, my sweetheart and I have been stuck on our 35-foot sailboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Except, there is nothing pacific (or sweet) about this ride, this life, anymore.
Mark steps into the cockpit and cracks his head on the sharp edge of the doorway – again. He lets out a yell of agony. Our floating home had briefly gone airborne and landed with a smack and a groan back into the turbulent sea.