Nov. 14 2008
We have been spending a little time each day at the beach, which is about a 15 minute
walk. The winds are light in the morning and pick up later in the day. The water is warm and just right for swimming. Nancy has had a great time collecting sea glass on the beach. There will be none left for others to find I fear. Other times we often go to the marina where many of the cruisers hang out. Today Rosa gave us a ride around the harbor in their dinghy. There are around 100 boats in the harbor right now which we were told is less than last summer season. Many of the boats have been left here for the summer and the owners will be returning. Yesterday we watched a single-handed sailor leave the harbor from the view at the beach. He left with no motor and looked to be having a great day sailing as he made his way north. It will take him all night and part of another day before he reaches land at the Turks and Caicos. The weather has been great. Because we are staying here with people who live here and speak the language and not at a resort this is turning out to be a great experience. We are also meeting many very friendly cruisers who have been staying here for an extended time. This place draws people here who sometimes stay much longer than they had planned. It is easy to see why.