The Lull Before the Storm

This week was like the lull before the storm.  We did not have a lot of planned activities and next week the regatta starts so there will be loads of things going on.   

We did some hiking with Dave and Toni and I walked the beach one day when it was extremely calm and low tide.

I actually got some pictures of coral with my camera from above the water.  The water is so clear it is so amazing to see the coral reefs near the beach so clearly.  The tide was so low that there were many sand bars and loads of live sand dollars, thus the reason for calling the beach, Sand Dollar Beach.   

Lounging on Volleyball Beach

Toni gets her haircut.

One day I lounged on Volleyball Beach watching all the activities going on; bocci ball, haircuts, basketry, reading and of course volleyball.  It was nice to have a slower week.   

Potluck dinner on Sand Dollar Beach

We did end the week Friday night with a Potluck dinner on the beach.  We continue to meet new people and enjoy their company. 

Al chatting with fellow cruiser.

The community around here is totally amazing.  We have the radio net everyday with information about the various activities going on, but the amazing section is people can come on and ask for help with any type of problem they have and people will call them back after the net and offer whatever help they can give.  One boat was having refrigeration problems and needed some sort of putty for use underwater.  Al had some and so called and offered it to him.  People need help finding a lost dinghy or need help with installing a WIFI extender or someone needs some water jugs or use of a spare motor.  It is an amazing community because people respond to almost everything.  If only we could have such community helps in the states!  This is one more reason why I love it here. The sunsets are another.