Christmas certainly feels different down here than back in Ohio. First there is the lack
of snow and cold weather. Then there is the lack of all things traditional. We will see
but I think Boxing Day is as big a deal down here as Christmas. We were asking
around about whether there are any Christmas Eve services at any churches here but
were told there are none. There will be get togethers of marina people Christmas Eve
and a potluck dinner on Christmas day which should be fun. And of course we're looking
forward to Heidi and Jeremiah joining us on the 26th.
Last Sunday we sailed over to Guana Cay for their weekly pig roast at Nipper's which was
very good and their beach is beautiful with the exposed rocks and beautiful water color.
They have a very layed back atmosphere with the vehicles in the parking lot being mostly
golfcarts. We took a mooring ball for the night and enjoyed watching the sunset from
Grabber's, an establishment on Fisher's bay while visiting with a young couple from
Switzerland that have been cruising for three and a half years.
In the morning we headed across the water to Marsh Harbor Marina wher we intend to
stay for a month, using this as a base to explore the surrounding area. There are many
wonderful places within 25 miles to visit and there is an airport here for our guests to fly
in to join us only 4 miles away. There are very nice people we've met here and we are
enjoying our time here. The first day we walked to good snorkeling area nearby and town
is only a mile away by bike or a half mile away by dinghy. There are lots of shops here,
good bakeries, hardware stores, restaurants and a chance to meet locals.
Tomorrow we will be heading to Hopetown on Elbow Cay for a day and then back here
for arriving company.
Life is good. Carol said she has passed the 100 day threshold that marks passing into the
cruising lifestyle and she is still here and enjoying new experiences. She has been a great
trooper during the tough times and I'm grateful for her willingness to accompany me on
this trip of a lifetime.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. WE LOVE YOU.
Snorkeling nearby at Mermaid Reef.
Stringing shells for Christmas decorations aboard.
Retired backhoe on Guana Cay.
View from Nippers on Guana Cay.
Elementary school next to Post Office on
Man-O-War Cay.
Housekeeping chores while at Marsh Harbor Marina.
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