Getting into the Groove

Toni leading the way on one of our hikes.

Dave and Al getting into shelling.

We have been in Georgetown for a week and we are getting into the groove.  When winds are light, we do more playing and getting around to different places.  When the fronts come in, we stay on board doing various projects that need to be done and cleaning the boat.  The past few days have been play days where we have snorkeled and did a lot of hiking the island and their beaches.  Even the men have gotten into the beach treasure hunting, as you can see in the picture.

Arleen trying basket weaving.

In the afternoon cruisers congregate on Volleyball Beach for playing volleyball, crafts, games or just plain socializing. Toni and I have already started to learn basket weaving  with the supplies being palms from the local islands and not found many other islands.  (Don't worry my colleague rug hookers, I have not given up my rug hooking.  I do that in the evening!)  I have not gotten too far but am pleased with my progress.  Hopefully, on the next blog addition you will see a basket shape.

Al used his snorkeling gear to help clean the bottom of the boat.  I am surprised at how cold the water is.  You think it is the Bahamas, the water should be warm.  Wrong!  I am glad we bought shirts to go under our farmer john wetsuits.  We also snorkeled with the Mershon's hoping to find lobster, but we failed on that  account, but did get to see some coral reefs.  We saw some interesting fish and fans and were definitely tired by the end of our experience.

Al snorkeling around Blue Heaven for cleaning the bottom.

We came into Georgetown today from our anchorage at Sand Dollar Beach because the winds are light, but that is to change later today and sounds like we will have 20k or more winds until Sunday.  We came to fill up on free water, gasoline for the dinghy, fresh produce and internet.  Unfortunately at Sand Dollar we cannot get
internet so our access is limited to once or twice a week when we can get to town or a resort.

Entrance into Lake Victoria where we get free water.

Sunset from Sand Dollar Beach