Happy Valentine's Day! 2/14/13

First off – Happy Valentine’s Day from the Exuma Sound!  We took before 6:30 this morning to make the final leg to Georgetown, Exuma.  The sun rose as we exited the cut and turned south and another beautiful day began.  The sun is shining, the sea is calm, the fishing line is set and we’re making our way.

For the past several days we have been traveling with our friends aboard Long Gone and their buddy boat, Coyote.  With the intention of arriving in Georgetown before the next big weather system blows in this weekend, we left Black Point early on the 12^th headed for points somewhere south.

I find myself in a position quite different from almost all of the other cruisers we encounter.  Most, including our current companions, love solitude and quiet moments; naps in the afternoon and quiet evening, early bedtimes.  Anyone who knows me can imagine my pent up energy by this time!

We’ve had such fun exploring the past couple days a cruising area that is less frequented than some.  We walked a vast expanse of sand at low tide, finding countless miniature sand dollars and other marine treasures.  That anchorage was just off Musha Cay owned by the one and only illusionist, David Copperfield and reportedly renting for a modest $325,000 per week!

Last night’s anchorage had coral heads in every direction and you could get in the water just about anywhere and find glorious alternative landscapes to explore.  We snorkeled hoping to find a lobster or two to share for the sunset without any luck but we still enjoyed the colorful fish and bright coral at every turn.  Apparently THIS little haven of an island boasts owners Tim McGraw and Faith Hill . . . these celebs sure get around!

So back to my particular dilemma at hand, this energy thing.  After a two hour stint snorkeling and beach combing in the sun yesterday, the balance of the boat crews were ready to siesta with me just getting geared up for some fun!  Poor Rob has to deal with being my one an only source of amusement other than cleaning or cooking diversions and I’ve really put him to the test!

So I think we’re both excited about arriving in Georgetown today.  There’s a rumored big deal of a Valentine’s party supposedly ashore that sounds like a good start for releasing some energy.  But for now, we’re motoring along at just over 5 knots with barely a breeze to lend a hand or get in the way. 

Happy Valentine’s to family and friends!!! 

You are missed more than you can imagine!