Currently anchored in St. Lucia, Rodney Bay and moving swiftly south through the West Indies. We had great wind and a very nice sail. The current was very strong. We adjust heading accordingly to make great headway. On the way, in the middle of the St. Lucia Channel we spotted some whales close by! So beautiful, talk about a nice welcome! We arrived in the bay just after 3pm yesterday. Heading into town for a bit. On our way back to the boat ( Ryan knows how much I love to meet people) so we stopped by a sailboat close to us to say hi. A gentleman by the name of Steve was very nice and had lots of information about the islands we are to visit here soon. What a pleasure it was to meet him and hear his story. We had lots in common being the outdoorsy animals we are. Not only did he give us tons valuable information but he also gave us the key to 2 bikes that are locked up to a palm tree in Grenada to use during our stay there. And he also has a mooring ball there where we are free to grab during our stay for as long as we like. Wow! Grenada being the place where we are to spend some time in till hurricane season passes, this awesome news! And a great unexpected gift! He would take nothing in return and we cant find a way to ever pay him back. So the only way he said is to have fun and enjoy. That WE CAN DO! A BIG thank you to this gentlemen. As I am writing this, he stops by with his beautiful Lucian wife to introduce her to us as we missed her yesterday. They make a great couple, they are newly weds, and getting ready to make the move to land in the UK. He also remind us of some names to of very interesting people we have to go see in Grenada. All this is very magical and in some way falling all into its place under the stars. Now we must sail and the adventure continues…..
mom and dad August 17, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Hey guys, just read your blog. Nice to know your in good hands with good peeps. Used the satellite app to see where you are at. It’s an awesome tool! You guys are really in there. Well we’re glad ur doing well and hope to hear from you soon. Enjoy riding those bikes inland. Dad is doing well, just got his catheter removed and can’t wait to go swimming, he says. Next up is their trip to Oregon on sept.10. I’ll be left here to babysit our new little brother. We adopted a 2 month old golden lab last week. His name is Sid. He’s already way too smart and is starting to develop an attitude cuz he thinks he’s too cute. Anyway, mom gives you her best and until next time, BEST WISHES AND HURRICANE MISSES!!! LOVE YA’LL…….
1stMate August 26, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Hows the new dude doing? Labs are so smart and good friends. Hey good to hear about dad! My panson. Ill try calling this week. Sept 10 is coming up fast. I hope it all works out. Love and miss you guys!