Mt. Hartman Bay, Grenada

Aboard Bella Blue

Bruce, Dave, & Linda

Sailing

Getting ready to go snorkeling

Bruce and a statue

Trying to get a shot coordinated !! lol

Second Attempt

Circle of Children

Scott & Kim

Heading Home

Roxy is loving life!

        Sunday (September 30) we went for a daysail on Bella Blue. A 40 ft Freedom sailboat of Scott & Kim. There were nine of us counting Roxy. We went snorkeling at a marine park north of St. George's. There are concrete statues as you can see in our pictures. Snorkeling with Roxy (in her lifejacket) is like having your own DPV (scooter)!!  She just keeps swimming all the time. People from a commercial snorkel boat took her picture. It was great fun!

     I am listening to the VHF radio cruiser's net. This area is almost like a cruise ship with so many activities to choose from. The net is great because one can also ask for help with almost anything and receive it!

     We had a great dinner last night on Tiger Lilly. Tom and Lilly are leaving for a circumnavigation.  We have really enjoyed their company and will miss them!  Fair winds to SV Tiger Lilly. 

     Many of our friends' boat projects are winding down. Darrell enjoyed a full day off yesterday. We went to church then he played dominoes. We really enjoyed church - both of us felt VERY welcome!

     This week we are going on an island tour. That should be lots of fun. Several more of our cruising friends are planning departures in the next few weeks. It will be sad to say goodbye to the many friends we have made but we are getting itchy feet!

Mt. Hartman Bay, Grenada

Our Island Ventures Crew - before the boats arrived!

Yes, it required two large boats for this crew - one is docked!

Getting ready for the garage sale - miss you Jessica and Scotty!

Captain Michael on our sunset cruise

Us being taken for a boat ride!

No it wasn't ALL work!  Thanks Conch Republic Divers.

My second favorite dive buddy!

A little relaxation

     We returned from the states on September 2.  Our great friends took wonderful care of Roxy - and yes, she was glad to see us.  Slightly more spoiled - if that is possible!

     Since we have returned, we have been working on boat projects on our boat and helping others, hiking trails, going to Yoga class, and swimming many times each day.  September is the hottest and stillest month - I believe it!  

******News Flash******

     September 21 the house deal was finally completed!  We no longer have to feel like puppets with someone else pulling our strings.  I could write a book about all the things that happened with this sale - and a bunch on the problems related to trying to do it "long distance".  Anyway, we are beginning another chapter in our lives - a homeless one!!

     Soon, our grandson, Lyric will be a year old!  It feels as though this year has flown by!  His birthday present from Paw Paw and Nan is a ticket to fly to the Caribbean to visit.  We are waiting on his mommy and daddy to tell us where he wants to visit so we can introduce him to the ocean!  By the way, he loves the water!

     Last Thursday (Sept 27), we got to experience healthcare in Grenada.  Darrell got fiberglass resin in his eyes - a long story why he wasn't wearing personal protective gear (PPG) but he wasn't.  Anyway, we were rushed to an eye clinic at the hospital and we learned that I am not very good at leading blind people - I ran him into doors, etc.  We have many to thank for helping facilitate rapid entry into St. Georges for the hospital visit.  He is being seen at the same clinic while I am typing this for a follow up visit.