Love coming along on your adventures. It must be interesting to see the Carribbean after so many years, and be able to show Wayne around places you've been. Unfortunately, I'm sure not all the progress has been "good" progress. Fair winds and calm seas as you continue your adventures.
Yes, the proliferation of gigantic yachts is part of the progress that I'm not so fond of. We fit somewhere in the middle. We are too big for the moorings they have placed in all the anchorages, but not big enough (nor fancy nor rich enough) to be one of the "favored" super yachts.
Thanks Sherry. Yes to both, but while I have an underwater camera, I haven't found much worth photographing yet. Sadly, the hurricanes that ravaged the islands a few years ago also destroyed much of the coral. While I enjoy snorkeling even when there are only a few little fish around, it's not photo material. I'm hoping that will change when we get to the Bahamas. BTW, we have Sue and Bob Saunders aboard this week and we went snorkeling off St. John yesterday.
While I usually read your logs on arrival, I had a clear day today and what a reward. I feel so like a "peeping John" looking into your photos and notes. Thank you. and not a note or story of near disaster, only smooth sailing. Thank you. I had the chance to share my Howardsville poems (the ones refused from the MFA back in 94) during a Lenten Prayer service; if interested I'll try to send it to you--it's on youtube. John
Hi John - I write this as we are cruising along the north coast of the Dominican Republic. We left Puerto Rico yesterday afternoon and we hope to arrive in Clarence Town, Long Island on Thursday where we will clear customs and enter the Bahamas. We now have Starlink Internet on the boat, so I can be sitting here on my computer going through emails. AND, I can also watch YouTube videos, so yes, send me the link!
What an enjoyable travelogue. Stay well and happy.
Love coming along on your adventures. It must be interesting to see the Carribbean after so many years, and be able to show Wayne around places you've been. Unfortunately, I'm sure not all the progress has been "good" progress. Fair winds and calm seas as you continue your adventures.
Yes, the proliferation of gigantic yachts is part of the progress that I'm not so fond of. We fit somewhere in the middle. We are too big for the moorings they have placed in all the anchorages, but not big enough (nor fancy nor rich enough) to be one of the "favored" super yachts.
I am enjoying your blog Christine. Will you go snorling in these waters? Do you have an underwater camera?
Thanks Sherry. Yes to both, but while I have an underwater camera, I haven't found much worth photographing yet. Sadly, the hurricanes that ravaged the islands a few years ago also destroyed much of the coral. While I enjoy snorkeling even when there are only a few little fish around, it's not photo material. I'm hoping that will change when we get to the Bahamas. BTW, we have Sue and Bob Saunders aboard this week and we went snorkeling off St. John yesterday.
Wonderful trip!
Thanks Richard. We know how fortunate we are.
While I usually read your logs on arrival, I had a clear day today and what a reward. I feel so like a "peeping John" looking into your photos and notes. Thank you. and not a note or story of near disaster, only smooth sailing. Thank you. I had the chance to share my Howardsville poems (the ones refused from the MFA back in 94) during a Lenten Prayer service; if interested I'll try to send it to you--it's on youtube. John
Hi John - I write this as we are cruising along the north coast of the Dominican Republic. We left Puerto Rico yesterday afternoon and we hope to arrive in Clarence Town, Long Island on Thursday where we will clear customs and enter the Bahamas. We now have Starlink Internet on the boat, so I can be sitting here on my computer going through emails. AND, I can also watch YouTube videos, so yes, send me the link!