Tuesday May 1, 2012
Fred did the dinghy run into town and I stayed behind to clean the boat inside. The deck was amazing! That rain is the best wash Casa Mare’ got since we left! By the time he got back, we pulled anchor and headed over to Gaviota Bay. We went to Hamburger beach an got a hamburger and took a walk to the monument, which we didn’t get to do and wanted to before we left. It was our first time there. The hike was good, not too hard, just right although we were not walking for a few days because we were boat bound but the exercise was good for both of us. We just took our time getting to the top, enjoying the scenery along the way. At first it was like in a jungle, heavy brush and palm trees. The further up we got, the breeze started to blow around us and the scenery was fantastic. It is by far a must see for anyone who comes here! The trip down to the ocean side was much easier and worth the trek. We walked the beach for about an hour then headed back to the boat. Pam and Rod called us and wanted to come over for a bit and talk about Luperon, where they are headed next for the winter. Their Friend Marie came also. They all are so much fun! Pam crafted me a beautiful necklace out of sea glass. I will treasure it always! We plan to meet again somewhere on the seas! Great people. Dinner was leftovers to get the fridge cleaned out and I called my parents. It was wonderful to hear their voices. They sure are anxious for us to return. Tomorrow morning we are off to Farmers Cay then on to Staniel Cay. North, North West...here we come. We still are not sure when we will be back, sailing is just that way but we are still having fun and hitting the places we missed, except a few repeats along the way. Luperon took a big chunk out of our trip, waiting for a window to cross the Mona Passage to Puerto Rico but that window never came for us. It did for some, who had trouble and some even turned back. I am glad Fred is a cautious sailor. Those chicken holes come in handy! That will have to be another year for us. The biggest water we will be crossing now is the Tongue of the Ocean, but that is not this week. We actually set anchor in the middle of the ocean. It’s a two day sail...if we go that way. Time will tell.
It doesn’t seem like it has been almost 6 months for us, and I am sure I will go through a culture shock when I return. Most people who return go through a bit of depression but I am looking at the bright side and counting my blessings, knowing there are great adventures waiting back in the US for me. We are already talking about sailing to the Outer Banks and such! So, our sailing is not over, just closer to home for now. This has been a wonderful gift from God. I had no idea he had all of this beauty to show me. I am humbled.
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