What day is this. I have totally lost track of time down here. We left Virgin Gorda on Sunday afternoon for the overnight run to St. Maarten. Arrived Monday (yesterday?) morning in time for the 0930 bridge opening into Simpson Bay Lagoon. As always, it was a lumpy crossing with 8 foot NW swell and a 20 know NE wind kicking up some counter chop. After a few arrival beers we went ashore to check things out. Made happy hour at the Sint Maarten Yacht Club and then out for dinner then back to the boat for a couple of nightcaps. See a theme in this trip yet?
One more thing to add to the damage list. We thought we burned out the masthead tri-light but when Jim and Sandy ground me up the mast on Sunday we found that the light was just gone. Found replacement here at Budget Marine; now I just have to go up the mast again.
Looks like we are moving into a marina for a couple of nights so we don't burn up so much time running around in the Zodiac for the boys last two nights in town. That will give me a chance to top up the batteries and water tanks too.
Haven't taken any pictures here yet, but as soon as I do, they'll get posted.
4 comments:
Ahoj Grant!
Despite enjoying your photos and blog, I try not to dwell on them...they underscore how miserable our sub-zero Halifax existence is. To exemplify our predicament, would you believe a Nor'Easter dumped 30cm of snow over the weekend?
Friends, Mike and Lisa, are heading to Peter Island in January and they told me about "The Baths" at Virgin Gorda, opposite side of the island from the Bitter End. If you haven't yet, check-it-out next time, if you get back.
More rum and snorkelling stories please. Cheers!
Rude
I think junior mentioned he thought it was missing, but what does he know besides how not to flush a head? Hahaha. Glad to hear you're doing well, wish I was still down there!
Hey Grant. Sounds like you guys are having a great time. Wish I was there. I'm a good rum drinker. Mark G.
Oh god I am so jealous!!! You are in my favorite place on earth. Head to the Sunset Beach Bar. I think you'll love it :)
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