After lunch, on our day of arrival, our first order of business was to get cleared in. A big shout out goes out to Liz-Ann on Lagniappe for looking after us. We picked her up at her boat and she took us on a 15 minute walk over hill and dale over to Prickly Bay to the customs house. Without her, I am sure we would still be walking around the island. She had also drawn out a map with some landmarks on it, so we could try it by ourselves next time. After our little walk, we went back to our boat for a sorely needed nap but we were up and raring to go for happy hour at 1700. 3 beers for $12 EC, not Lagoonies prices, but it was wonderful to be back among friends to share happy hour with. We also met many other cruisers that night. This is going to be a fun place.

After a couple of beers, we were ready to tap out. It had been a long two days. We slept like the dead, even though it is hotter than the hobs of H E double hockey sticks. The next morning we were off and running. A coffee, a quick shower at the marina, and on the dock for 0900 to catch the "grocery bus". This reminded me of my college days trying to see how many people you can stuff into a car. Glad I had a shower before we started this adventure. Once the bus (read van) was packed, we went to the bank. Everyone off of the bus. Get money. Everyone back on the bus. Go to the IGA. Everyone off of the bus. Get groceries and cell phone card in one hour. Everyone get on the bus. Go to veggie market. Everyone get off of the bus. By veggies in 10 minutes with 20 other people in one tiny store. Everyone get on the bus. Go to the cash and carry. Everyone off of the bus. Buy beer. Find room for all the purchases. Everyone back on the bus and wait for the last straggler, meanwhile sweating like crazy. Everyone accounted for back to the marina. Woooo! What a morning, I thought we were here to relax.

We stayed onboard for the afternoon and dinner. After dinner, Greg and LizAnn from Lagniappe came over with a gift of champagne and chocolate to celebrate our arrival. Thank you so much guys. It is wonderful to be back among friends!