May 27, 2012 Coco, Florida

Sunday May 27, 2012

Ah, the elements of being back in the US.  I have suffered with sinus problems since I was a little girl, hence the dark circles under my eyes.  It dawned on me this morning when I woke up with a headache and nasal blockage, I have only had one sinus problem since I have been gone, and this morning is the second.  I call myself the walking barometer.  When a front moves close, my sinuses react, causing pressure so bad in my head my teeth hurt.  This is easily alleviated with Astelin nose spray and a few aspirins although I have to stay on top of it until the front passes.  Other than that bug I picked up in Luperon, I have been completely healthy, which says a lot.  Island hopping on a sailboat is much more healthier, for the body as well as the soul!  I think the daily cleansing by the elements is a healthy way of living.  There is something to that pollution thing going on in the US and other countries!  I am sailing, living, breathing proof of it.  But I am not going there because I think we all have choices and I too have done my fair share of polluting the air and land around myself.  I am a non smoker now, have been for 4 years, a non drinker, have been for 5 years now, I think...I lost count, I am so on top of that clean path...and I stay alert to the nearly pristine seas surrounding me as well as the beaches.  I have grown to appreciate clean air and clean beaches.  My health proves it.  My eyes have seen it.  From pristine islands to completely polluted shores, it’s an eye opener what collects and never goes away.  I am sure this has a lot to do with our clean air also, which is affecting me this morning.  So much for my soap box...I’ll get off now.

Fred was contemplating going up to Titusville today if weather permitted but changed his mind.  It is really windy up there and they are expecting worse.  Fred makes some pretty good decisions and I feel this is another good one.  We are in no hurry.  I plan to keep it that way if possible.  It’s an overcast day here in Coco, Florida.  We are having a few gusts here and there but no big deal.  I think we are bound to Casa Mare’ for the day.  Probably a good day for books, games and movies as we stay hunkered in our Sea Cradle.  Internet is really bad here so I feel lucky to be able to post anything before I get kicked off.  No news is good news, I say.