My last posting was on my Mom’s 90th
birthday. Unfortunately, a week or so later she fell and broke
her hip. Surgery was performed and pins were inserted instead of a hip replacement. After a few days in Seven Rivers Hospital, she was transferred to Cypress Cove Assisted Living. Kerry has been there for her and keeping him busy. Gator Dave visits with chocolate, so I know she’s eating! She’s very anxious to get home to her cat, NLB. Get well soon Mom!
her hip. Surgery was performed and pins were inserted instead of a hip replacement. After a few days in Seven Rivers Hospital, she was transferred to Cypress Cove Assisted Living. Kerry has been there for her and keeping him busy. Gator Dave visits with chocolate, so I know she’s eating! She’s very anxious to get home to her cat, NLB. Get well soon Mom!
Our Valentine’s Day present to each
other was finally leaving the marina in Belize City and heading
south. Spent a few days “cay hopping” and arrived in Placencia, Belize on Feb. 16th. Now this place is very quaint, nice anchorage harbor, met several other yatistias at the happy hour tiki called Yolie’s. Everyone has a dinghy or they would never get off their boat! At 4:50 everyone is jumping into there dinghy and racing for a parking spot at the dock! The next evening we were invited to a pot luck where we met cruisers from Sarasota, Canada, Michigan, England, just to name a few places. There are stories flowing all the time, and certainly very interesting ones about all their travels around the world. Of course there are lots of conversations about boat parts and engine problems – however, you find out how to fix just about anything that could go wrong.
south. Spent a few days “cay hopping” and arrived in Placencia, Belize on Feb. 16th. Now this place is very quaint, nice anchorage harbor, met several other yatistias at the happy hour tiki called Yolie’s. Everyone has a dinghy or they would never get off their boat! At 4:50 everyone is jumping into there dinghy and racing for a parking spot at the dock! The next evening we were invited to a pot luck where we met cruisers from Sarasota, Canada, Michigan, England, just to name a few places. There are stories flowing all the time, and certainly very interesting ones about all their travels around the world. Of course there are lots of conversations about boat parts and engine problems – however, you find out how to fix just about anything that could go wrong.
Knowing we had to move on, we left
Monday the 20th for Ranguana then Tom Owens Cay. Go to
www.reefworldbelize.com
for the full scoop. This area of the world is very popular for scuba
diving and snorkeling because of the barrier reef. Many of the
resorts are set up for these activities including lessons. Reef
World is for those who don’t mind roughing it. But what a
LOCATION!!
Roatan was our destination which is @
75 miles from where we located at Lime Cay. Because it was @ 12 hour
sail, we left at 3 p.m. so we could arrive in Utila (west of Roatan)
the next morning. The sky was clear, but the winds kicked up to @ 15
– 20 knots (that’s a lot!) and waves that were 4 – 5 ft. so it
was a very interesting trip as I had the 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. watch
while the captain napped. (Yes, I took a Dramamine!) Thank GOD for
auto pilot! Just makes it easier but NOT easy. Proceeded onto to
West End, Roatan. Radioed for a mooring, and coordinates to get
through the opening of the reef. Had a guy in a dinghy (of course)
guide us thru the opening and to our mooring. The island is in front
of us, the mountains of Honduras are to the southwest of us. Roatan
is 28 miles long west to east and @ 1 – 2 miles wide. It’s hilly
and lush – reminding me very much of Maui with the beautiful
vegetation and flowers. Spanish is the primary language and there
are many English speaking people here. Currency is Lempiras, value
19 lemps to $1 US. So a Salva Vida – Honduran beer - could cost
you 60 lempiras. (3 bucks) No coins only paper.
Paddy and I went for a run/walk this
morning along the beach. The path took us through a park and several
resorts. Check out Las Rocas Resort. Beautiful places…………………it’s
another kind of paradise.
Repairing the headsail.
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