Cool and windy
02/18/2010, Hopetown Harbour

Another couple of days spent walking the beaches collecting washed up pieces of pottery, some dated in 1810 and earlier.

While it is windy and cool (I'm wearing long pants) the sun is shining and we're planning another expedition south to explore the blue holes 10 miles south for a couple of days with some friends, once the weather settles down a bit. There are some wonderful inside passages that can be explored in a dinghy at high tide weaving in and out of the hundreds of islands.

If the wind drops we'll head out this morning, if not we'll wait for tomorrow..... there is no sense of urgency!

I hope all is well in Ottawa and realize that we're only seven weeks away from our exciting ride north via Nassau.

Keep well!

glen

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Cool (60F) with rain and completely overcast
02/16/2010, Hopetown Harbour

It seems that the month is February has been a continuous series of northern fronts blasting down from Canada. The cold air arrives, is slowly heated by the normal warm weather, the warm air rises, and more cold air rushes down to fill the low pressure spot.

We awoke yesterday to cool weather but little if any wind. Another cold front is expected today with 25-30 knots of wind, so we decided to stay put, and explore the local area.

With the calm winds, we jumped into our dinghy, as did our immediate neighbours from Montreal, and the two dinghies headed out to a wonderful reef about 2 miles off-shore. Rather impressive motoring into the rollers in a small inflatable boat heading out towards crashing waves braking over the reef. We anchored on the lee of the reef in 8' of water and spent an hour exploring one of the most beautiful reefs in the world. The colours, fish, topology was breathtaking. The fact that both Louise and I have shorty wetsuits and prescription lenses in our masks really made it very comfortable, and the presence of a second dinghy was also comforting in the event of any mechanical problems.

Back on board I completed the task of scraping ALL of the varnish off of the exterior of the boat and coating the teak wood with tung oil. The wood looks fantastic, and I'll never have to sand and varnish another piece of wood.... wonderful news!

Cool, windy weather is expected for the remainder of the week, so it's a perfect excuse to relax, enjoy the fresh lobster and prawns, do some more reading, and enjoy the deserted beaches..... a great way to spend February.

I hope everyone is enjoying the Olympics.... I only get the updates on CBC via Sirius satellite radio, but it sounds like things are unfolding as they should...... quite the spectacle!

Have fun!

glen

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Still Cold! 60F with cold north winds!
02/14/2010, Hopetown Harbour

Everyone in the harbour is complaining about the cool weather, but to be honest, I am quite happy relaxing in my shorts, with barefeet, and a warm fleece on to do our 20km bicycle ride this afternoon after our one hour nap! Sure beats Ottawa in February! Dinner was lobster and champagne.... I cannot complain

I have been reading a book a day for the past week and enjoying the process although I must admit that the quality of the "American Thriller" (thank you bruce) purchased at airports leaves much to be desired!

In any event..... good friends, good food, good music and laughter is all one needs.... we enjoyed a spectacular sunset with a wonderful selection of Conch Blowers helping the sun go down... I did my part!
Tomorrow we plan on another snorkel adventure....

Keep well and enjoy a very special day....


glen

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