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nature & wildlife

warderick wells cay

December 14 – 1 5, 2012 Here are some photos of our time in Warderick Wells Cay.                                             return to home page

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mended by a nurse

December 12 – 15, 2012 The next day after our traumatic experience in the current, we hoisted anchor and worked our way into the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park. We spent one night at Shroud Cay, before getting to Warderick Wells Cay, home of the park headquarters. We barely had the anchor down when … Continue reading »

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rose island

December 5 – 6, 2012 The anchorage on the southern side of Rose Island was a great snorkeling spot. There are a bunch of coral heads along the edge of the island, and since this reef is protected for tourism, there are many large fish swimming in and around the coral. As par for the … Continue reading »

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snorkeling video

Here is some video we took while snorkeling at Lynyard Cay in the Abacos and near Lobster Cay in northern Eleuthera. A sea turtle and lionfish included! Bahamas Snorkeling   return to home page

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the abacos ~ lynyard cay

November 29 – 30, 2012 Pleasant surprises were found at Lynyard Cay. We had barely risen from our bunks, and Colin’s level of excitement was to be matched by only that of Christmas. He was quite eager to return to the water, and very quickly reminded me that I had promised a morning swim before … Continue reading »

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the abacos ~ marsh harbor to lynyard cay

November 28, 2012 The clear blues and greens of the water. It was exactly as Wil and I remembered it. In all of our previous cruising, the water of the Bahamas was some of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen. The kids, especially Colin, were bouncing with excitement, ready to go swimming. After a painless … Continue reading »

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life’s a breeze!

November 24 – 27, 2012 Over the next few days, the wind and waves continued to diminish. The days were sunny and beautiful as we continued to sail south. By our third day at sea, we comfortably fell into our offshore routine. The first two days had been so exhausting with minimal sleep, so after … Continue reading »

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family & friends

November 4 – 23, 2012 These past couple of weeks have continued to be a whirlwind of activity. Boat projects have been interspersed with special visits from family and friends. We wish there were more time to see everyone who is dear to us. Unfortunately, time is running out, and with the weather turning colder, … Continue reading »

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return to jarrett bay

October 23, 2012 In preparation for our haul out at Jarrett Bay, Wil spent a full day running around town, collecting parts for the upcoming work. I spent my day with schooling the kids. Actually, Justine has become quite independent with her studies, so it’s rare when she needs me now. However, Colin still needs … Continue reading »

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about a flower in new jersey

Read Justine’s descriptive essay about a flower she found at Liberty State Park in New Jersey. A New Jersey Zinnia and an Old Shot Glass   return to home page

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