ANCHORING IN THE DARK

This sun is setting and still over one hour to go before we anchor at Chub Cay. Every boater just hates to anchor at night. However, we have anchored here many times before but in the dark? NO.

We left on Monday morning bright and early from Key Biscayne to Bimini. The Gulf was wonderful and a great passage. After walking to the Bahama Telephone (BTC) Office, it had closed at 4:30pm and reopens at 9:30am. We want that SIM card for Paul's phone, data and internet, yippee. At 9:30am Paul was there, 2nd in line. I was at the "grocery store", take that lightly and then bakery. I came out with 2 big apples, 3 small romaine, 1 iceberg and 12 eggs for a $18 US bill. I has super happy though! I felt I won a small jackpot! You have to remember just finding lettuce is a feat in itself. No tomatoes though! Then a fresh baked loaf of bread for $4. We hadn't had real bread for a couple of weeks. We have an omelete every single morning! Yes, good, but was looking forward to toast with peanut butter!

We left 10am from Bimini to Chub Cay, a super crossing on the Bahama Banks, even the Tongue of Ocean was great! However, of all the nights to have no moon (I mean it went to a different planet!) it had to be when Shannon and Paul decide to anchor in the dark with this boat for the first time. Stars are of no help, and sailboats have their anchor light on top of their mast which is a disguise for a star. I have a headlight on my forehead and Paul is looking at his charts. Four eyes is sometimes not better than the chart. We managed but will avoid this at all cost. We knew in advance and were prepared.

We are now anchored outside of Nassau at Rose Island. The water is 79 F or 26C, I paddle boarded and got my legs and core a workout. Haven't boarded since last year. My legs were shaking.

Off to Norman's Cay tomorrow for 2 nights. This island is one of our favourites! Sand dollars and beautiful white sand.

Our internet is like the speed of lightning here in a small outpost off of Nassau, our boys at home would be jealous! So, will post some interesting pics.

Paul at Hurricane Harbor, Key Biscayne

Hurricane Harbor sun setting , beautiful

Paul is "grinning", the sun in his eyes