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I Went to Mars and You Weren’t There: Meet the Ortons
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- OSBORNE ADVENTURE
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- Sep 11, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 3607
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Summary
On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, we sit down with Erik and Emily Orton, authors of Seven at Sea . It tells the story of living aboard with five kids, including their youngest daughter Lily who has Down syndrome, as they sailed from the Caribbean to New York. We talk about the courage it took to step away from the “conveyor belt” of life, the realities of parenting on the water, and how Lily’s curiosity and determination gave them new perspective on education and adventure. Eric and Emily also reflect on the friendships they built at sea and the challenges of returning to life on land. Their story is a powerful reminder that family is the greatest adventure of all, and that sometimes the most important question is not What could go wrong? but What could go right? CLICK HERE for the What Could Go Right? Podcast CLICK HERE to learn more about the Awesome Factory CLICK HERE to leave a comment or ask a question. CLICK HERE to check out our t-shirts, hoodies and hats! CLICK HERE to check out the Safe Bed Model 100 by Safe Place Bedding and use discount code "sleepwell10" for a 10% discount on anything on the site. A Huge Thanks to our Partners! Battle Born Batteries GoDu Ronstan Tylaska Marine Wichard Group Yacht Solutions For more information visit our website: www.osborneadventure.com Donate Today (Osborne Adventure is a 501c3 nonprofit): https://www.osborneadventure.com/donations Follow Us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/osborneadventure