Ani
08 March 2014
How about this bundle of cuteness? Ani is the daughter of our friends Ashley (in background) and Ren on Nila Girl. Both are freedivers and instructors - Ash being 10 time national record holder and 10 time world record holder. Some crazy depths in the hundreds of feet.
This was taken at the Long Island mini-regatta which was a great time. Thanks to Stephanie on Rode Trip for the photo. Steph and her husband Brian are a great couple we met last year. They are our heroes - on a 32 Westsail, without a watermaker or fridge. Since we saw them last year they traveled from here down to Jamaica, over to Bermuda and from there sailed all the way offshore to Maine. This year they are headed to Panama and eventually to the South Pacific.
As usual, we are greatly enjoying our time in Long Island and staying longer than planned. There is a neat group of Thompson Bay regulars and folks on land who we enjoy catching up with. The vibe here is very laid back and lacks the cliquishness that we find in some other areas.
We'll stay here another week or so and then head to the Acklins. Later, back to the Jumentoes before eventually crossing back to the Keys in late April or early May.