We were not pulling the anchor up until 6p tonight for our first over nighter in 2 years! I talked Dudley into letting me go for one last hike, we'd eat a late, late lunch, a big one...somewhere, and then head out after the 2 hours it takes to turn the houseboat in a sailing machine.

I hiked to the ruins of the Fort on the NW corner of Admiralty bay, sat and chilled for a few minutes and began my trek back down the mountain. I said hello to a woman on her porch with the spectacular view and shared my gratitude for having us in their country! We became instant friends. Tudi lives in St. Croix and here in Bequia, and her kids are both in the National Guard. She is a very proud woman and was not shy about telling me so either. Tudi and her granddaughter pictured here, entertained me, gave me some fish she just cooked and some bread she cooked earlier! After I emoted that my man was going to send out a search party, she reminded me that I was bringing him home a freshly cooked lunch! I cannot believe how much love is available when you give it too! The only concern I had now was the dog population that will surely be my traveling mates back down that 'hill'.

My honey and I discussed walking the wharf and going for a short dive before jumping in action...getting the boat ready for the 60 mile, 12 hour journey to St. Lucia! We did not get that dive in and we did not leave a 5p like my captain wanted! We left just before sunset and it was a beautiful send off for our first over nighter in a very long time. We are rusty, that's for sure!

What about those whales which are running right now? Don't worry...be happy!

Bec