Actually driving or should I say sailing helped me a lot from getting sick, I could concentrate and had something to do. To me speed makes the difference I didn’t care if I was off course a little as long as I could keep the speed up. We left Martinique at about 0730 hours and arrived at about 1330 hours (1:30 for the land lovers). The wind was low so most of the time we were between 4-5 knots; it was quite exhilarating when you get that lean on the boat and speeding through the dark blue Caribbean water.
We went into the bay we anchored at, called Rodney Bay. The people here are friendly and speak the Queens English!
Tonight I barbequed hamburgers on deck in the Caribbean. It was great looking around seeing the ships and the lush green hills, looking over at the people in the all inclusive Sandals Hotel partying and paying for a sail and beach time.
If I can reflect for a minute, this is what life is about, family, great friends and moments. It’s the collection of moments both good and bad that you remember in life and I hope that yours are more good than bad.
Aleitha and I are having a vacation like this and I wish at times my sons were here to enjoy these moments. I would love for you to experience the culture, the landscapes, the people and the overall experience of these moments.
For every one, enjoy the pictures and blog and I hope it gives you a sense of the adventure Griff and Cheryl are having and inspires you to great moments!
Randy did really well sailing today and he actually did most of it. Towards the end the wind changed a bit because of the island so it was a bit more difficult to stay in a useful wind but he managed. Rodney Bay is a huge bay – apparently where the ARC (the Atlantic Regatta Crossing) finishes. It would be awesome to see the bay then with approximately 250 vessels of all types anchored.
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"here fishie...here fishie"...??? Ya right!
Randy, I have goosebumps. I love the way you describe cutting through the waters and the speed. Makes me ache to get out there. I can just imagine the feeling of wanting to share it with your kids. I love firsts and firsts with people you love are even better. I have to say, you look the part. and fyi the picture of dad in the last blog... I have never seen him happier! enjoy the trip
Hi Randy and Aleitha, WOW what an experience. It is great to see you two looking so happy! As you know I love to travel and I am jealous of your adventure....but still do wish you much fun! I will one day make it to the Islands you are traveling. Have fun - thinking about you. Joanne - Calgary
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