Here we go back to the land of the employment and responsibility. Even though it will be nice to have an income again (hopefully), I will miss our new Bahamas friends, sun, water and white beaches. I am looking forward to seeing our family and friends, long hot showers, and cheap groceries.
The Eleuthras were pretty Bahama-like. We loved this tiny anchorage in Alabaster Bay and a resort called Cocodimama (mama’s baby in Italian). We went there for lunch and ended up staying the night. I figured out that I like resort living. We kept going up the west coast of Eleuthra all the way to the Glass window. Winslow Homer depicted it in a famous painting so we had to check it out. It was not awe inspiring, but an interesting land feature.
Janet and Vincent Ruder came for a visit while we were in the Eleuthras. We had crappy weather, but a wonderful time. Spanish Wells was a unique place (dry island), very interesting. We anchored near Rio Dulce and had a great time on and off the island with them.
We are preparing for our Gulf Stream crossing tomorrow. I need to go get gas, water and ice for the trip. David went to go look at a boat for a friend that happens to be in Freeport. Sam is working on a couple days school, since he will not be able to during the crossing. We are not sure where exactly we are going to hit land (weather dependent), but we are aiming for Charleston, SC. It looks to be a 3-4 day trip. Hopefully, we will get enough sleep and food. There are about 10 boats leaving the same day as us, but everyone has a different destination. Daisy may try to get to Charleston also. It will be fun to buddy boat.
We are spending Easter with Chelsea in College Station. She will be completing her RCIA class and becoming a full fledged Catholic the day before Easter. Joey Krafft is sponsoring her and is organizing a beautiful day of celebration for Chelsea. Most of our family will be there, but I am especially looking forward to seeing “my girl” again. It has been tough being away from her during this tough transition for her into “adult” life. I am proud to say that she is figuring it out, on her own, slowly but surely.
Heard you landed in Charleston – how did everyone hold up on the crossing? Didn’t look like you had very favorable conditions.