Maybe George Town Chamber Of Commerce Should Hire Us

January 6 - 15, 2014

Spending time with family and friends on board is one of the best parts of the life we live.  We hope that once they visit they understand why we are so happy.  It may not be the life for them, but (hopefully) they see why it appeals to us.  Since we left Miami on November 17th we have had guests for 34 days.  We also spent 13 days in Afton and St Louis over Christmas.  So, of the 53 days since we left US waters we have been with others for 47 days.  Today we begin our next adventure traveling to islands that we haven't seen or even heard of  and we are on our own!  As much as we enjoy the company, it feels good to get everything cleaned up and tucked away.  Plus, life is much simpler when it is the two of us:  meals, schedules, routines.    

Last day on board, Christopher made
a palm frond fish and was able to get
it home in good condition.  Love 
those AA baggage handlers!

"No, Grandpa-----"

We found a new way to meet the locals.  When we had a rental car, we picked up hitchhikers.  The first time two guys were standing along the road with a four month old baby.  As we passed, I yelled "Brian they have a baby".  We pulled over and met Quentin.  He was on his way to drop his baby at daycare so he could go to his first day of work as a chef.  His truck ran out of gas and the local gas station was closed.  We were glad we stopped to help him out.  Later that day, we found another person needing a ride.  I asked if it was hard to get picked up.  He said no, because everyone knows everyone on the island.  That could be a blessing or a curse!  

Joan and Larry came from Arizona for a visit

While showing Joan and Larry George Town, we ran
into Joanne.  We originally met her and John in 
Jacksonville. Running across friends from other 
boating stops is always a treat.  

I'm sure this rock is a petrified alligator head.
Do you see it?

I celebrated my 68th birthday in the  best way: friends of 35 years were with us, a perfectly gorgeous day, dingy rides, walk on the beach and a delicious lunch at St Francis's Resort overlooking the bay.  Now, only two more years and I'm 70!  Can't wait!!!!

Linda told me I must have been a very good girl
to see a starfish on my birthday!  Can I get a
second on that motion?     

Birthday lunch
I asked if we were dressed OK to eat with them, when
we arrived in our bathing suits.  Oh, sure -- You
may be overdressed. The best conch on the island!

The gas station at the end of the island -- one pump
with an oversized umbrella at some one's home.

Fuel is the same price for the car or the boat -- $5.53/gallon.  That seemed like a good price down here so we topped our tanks with diesel…307 gallons.      

We never tire of this beautiful turquoise water.

A rain storm on the other side of the bay almost
made us miss the sunset.

I've seen a lot of palm trees in the last
couple years, but none sprouting from
a coconut.

Driving back to the boat after dropping Joan and Larry at the airport, we noticed a photo shoot on one of the beaches.  We didn't think too much about it until we got back to the marina and one of the guys told Brian that they were shooting the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue!  Now, I guess he will have to buy a copy to see how beautiful the beaches are…..                  

     

Good-bye Emerald Bay Marina  

Gotta smile -- we're lovin the ride!