Friday, December 21, 2012
Well according to the Mayan Calendar – today is the end of the world -
So happy end of the world day and happy winter solstice too. Today is the first day of winter. I was awakened several times last night and
early morn, first by locals arguing on the dock, then by powerboats coming and
going from the empty slip next to us. I think everyone was celebrating the end
of the world late into the night.
Before morning twilight my mind wandered to the solstice. I could hear
sprinkling on the boat deck above me and actually enjoyed the feel of the rain
coming into the hatch to dampen the heat.
The light sprinkles felt like little cool kisses on my face and neck to
welcome in the winter solstice. I enjoyed it for about 40 seconds before it
started coming down with more gusto. Then it was time to get up and close all
the ports and hatches. I stood in the
cockpit and watched the rain splash down for a bit and scanned the store area
that was still lit up by the Christmas lights. It’s nice hearing nothing but
the rain while looking at the dock area. It’s seldom quiet in this marina until
late night. Morning light will be here soon. Time to head back to bed.
Ah second time up. This time it was time for some coffee, weather and
a little internet. We’re trying to
figure out the best path from the BVI to Puerto Rico so Steph can see some of
the islands and enjoy some down-time with us before heading back. The trick will be getting her checked in late
then trying to figure out when we’ll check out of the BVI since it may be
Christmas morning. The next day is also a holiday here – Boxing day. Logistics… We need to make sure she gets back
to PR by the 30th for the flight out on the 31st. Today
through Sunday the weather isn’t looking to good but we’ll see.
We worked around the boat in the rain, then during a lull walked over
to the boatyard to see if they could repair a lead block for our staysail. Not
sure. They’re also supposed to come by either today or Monday to look at our
kill switch for the engine. We’ll see… It’s going on 3pm now and from what I
saw on their work board I don’t think either of us is holding our breath that
they’ll get to us today.
Wow! It’s going on 5pm and on returning from my shower I happened to
look down our dock (C-Dock). It looks like a convention of Sunsail charter boats
– both catamarans and monohulls. There
are 2 other private boats and one Moorings charter boat. The chatter and music
are both starting to build on the dock and on the walkway where the shops and
bar are. I’d say the Christmas season has officially begun…
The Catamaran next to us had a bevy of teens and tweens. One of the
young ladies was busy sitting on the dock between our 2 boats chatting away
with someone from home. “Can you hear me?” “Are you there?” It’s difficult NOT
to hear a conversation when they’re right outside your galley window and you’re
making dinner. I was almost ready to
answer her – yes I can hear you just fine! She was telling whoever she was
talking to about Morgan Freeman being here. I guess he has a place on the
island and I had actually forgotten that he was a sailor. He has a Shannon 43
named Afrodesia similar to the boat we are nose to nose with on the dock but it
isn’t Morgan Freeman’s boat. This boat
is called Spirit of Anagoda and its lovely too…
The Red Snapper fillet we received was the best fish I’ve had in ages.
A 2.5-3 inch thick cut – it was tender and oh so meaty fried in butter, peanut
oil with lemon and garlic. Served with a romaine, carrot and tomato salad with
pineapple, various melon s, and grape salad on the side it was a delicious meal
for the first one cooked aboard Kolibrie for the new season.
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