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Four other staterooms branch off the foyer; each one slightly different and adaptable to suit the group’s various comings and goings. Pullmans are plentiful and all staterooms are ensuite.

Downstairs from the galley is the crew dinette with the split personality of a bedroom for the children. Across from the dinette is a luggage room, a humble but mighty pièce de résistance for the group, especially for the kids who have their own individual drawers for properly stowing belongings.

Four crew cabins are forward. All cabins have heads. The two forward are single and the heads are aft with doors to the hall, making them usable as dayheads. Stairs lead to the foredeck. Another two-person crew cabin with toilet and sink is located just abaft the engine room.

The interior décor is traditional teak, spruced up with walnut moldings and appointments. Sue Firestone, who has run her successful interior design business, sfa Design, for more than 25 years, was instrumental in producing Tamsen’s lovely interior. Among other tasks, she handpicked every piece of marble and granite on the boat, from tabletops and galley counters to bathroom showers, baths and vanities. Most of the art on board is Robert’s creation, although one sculpture by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, affectionately nicknamed "Fish Boy," continues his swim on the newest Tamsen.

Just as "Fish Boy" has made the transition from one boat to the next, so have Firestone Family and Friends. Everyone still stands watch. Everyone still uses the core values of teamwork, honest communication and respect to welcome new challenges and live new dreams.

"We really liked being together on Vltava, so we chose a lifestyle to be together with whom we love and relate to," said Steve.

"Yep," chimed in Mike, "The trip is over, but the journey continues."

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