Daily Happenings in George Town

Treasure Trail

Since coming back to George Town we have fallen into the “George Town” way of life.  What does that mean?  Well, we do the regular chores of grocery shopping, laundry and fueling up and filling up on water regularly usually before lunch.  Other mornings are spent doing yoga, walks on the various paths on Stocking Island, and walks on the beach. 

Interesting seed pod.

One such path called Treasure Trail led to such natural treasures of a seed pod I had never seen before,

Some kind of sandpipers

 little sandpipers (the exact king, I'm not sure) scurrying along the beach

Crashing waves on the sound side.

and the beautiful waves flowing in with such contrast of colors. 

What a rainbow!

 Another natural treasure was when we were treated to a beautiful rainbow after a light sprinkle with the sun out.

Curls

No curls!

 Another morning we got rid of Al’s curls when I gave him a ½” buzz cut. 

  Some mornings are spent on maintenance such as cleaning the floats in the holding tank.  (I am glad Al did that while I was at yoga!

Enjoying guitarist and fiddler on Volleyball beach.

Afternoons are often spent on Volleyball Beach although neither Al nor I do volleyball.  We enjoy the entertainment if people are jamming on the beach with their instruments and singing.  I enjoying making baskets or teaching a new cruiser how to get started making a basket.  Then there is always someone with whom you can find to just talk. 

Sunset from Hamburger Beach

They think big for their beacxh fires!

Late afternoons we often get together on our or another boat for happy hour, sometime playing games, other times just for great conversation and sharing information.  Twice a week there is a gathering at Big D’s on Hamburger beach for a jam session and bonfire.  This past week we were treated to another pretty sunset while there and you can see how they set up for the bonfire.  

Jewelery made from hamburger and heart bean.

Evenings are spent mostly reading for Al and rug hooking or doing jewelery for me.  Here is a necklace and bracelet made from a heart bean and hamburger beans found on the beaches.  They are pods that come in from Africa and other countries that end up on the beaches.  I found most of these down in the Ragged Islands.

Selling regatta items in George Town

Al and I volunteered to work the tee-shirt booth in town one morning for the sale of regatta tee-shirts and other regatta items.  It was right after several days of strong winds when many people could not get over to town.  That resulted in having the best day of sales they had this year with over $800 worth sold in 2 hours.  Regatta starts soon and so we will be even busier with activities to participate or just watch and be entertained.