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cruising life in the san blas

[Note: I apologize for this extremely long post, but I have made a pledge to get this blog up to date] February 2 – 20, 2013 Cruising life in the San Blas Islands was a unique and wonderful experience, and now we understand how easy it is for cruisers to just hang out in these … Continue reading »

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a kuna yala introduction

January 30 – February 1, 2013 The smell of wood smoke filled the air. Several small huts were almost camouflage amongst the palm trees. A dugout canoe moved through the water with two Kuna Indians in search of fish. We had arrived in a whole new world. The world of the Kuna Indians in the … Continue reading »

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jammin in jamaica

January 18 – 25, 2013 Arriving in Jamaica was like a breath of fresh air. It was a totally new place to which we had never been. Gorgeous, lush mountains rising high into the clouds. Palm trees scattered across the landscape. And a hot, tropical feel in the air. The moment we pulled into Errol … Continue reading »

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georgetown

January 4 – 13, 2013 After tons of fun at Rudder Cut Cay, it was time to get ourselves to Georgetown where we would set ourselves up for departure from the Bahamas. s/v Eye Candy headed for Georgetown, as well. The Georgetown area and its neighboring islands are well known for being a place where … Continue reading »

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birthday surprises

December 31, 2012 [Now to get back on track with the blog posting] After bidding farewell to Jennifer and Pete, we pulled up anchor and set our course for Black Point and their famous laundry facilities. As we were departing the Staniel Cay area, two local, award-winning regatta boats were preparing to race each other … Continue reading »

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family time

[Note: There are many more photos to come, but they will have to wait until our next internet connection] December 25 – 30, 2012 Christmas Day                   After awakening to presents under the tree, and a special Christmas breakfast of homemade cinnamon buns (made by What If), … Continue reading »

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big major whirlwind

December 18 – 23, 2012 Our week at Big Majors Spot was a whirlwind of activity. Daily, Colin would finish school early, so he could play with the boys from What If and Good Trade. Justine and Colin worked extremely hard to complete all schoolwork that needed finishing before the Christmas holiday. Each afternoon, we … Continue reading »

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broken hook & swimming pigs

December 17, 2012 We sailed offshore from O’Brien’s Cay to Big Majors Spot in hopes of catching some fish, but we had no such luck. Although, something quite large ended up on the line, only to break the hook in half before getting away. We would have loved to have seen what it was! By … Continue reading »

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super snorkeling

December 14 – 16, 2012 ~ Leave only footprints, take only photos ~ is the motto for exploring within the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park. However, in our case it was mostly leave only bubbles. Snorkeling the reefs within the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park is an incredible experience. Since people are only … Continue reading »

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more photos

December 14 – 16, 2012 While I spend some more time editing video, here are are some additional photos of our time in the Exuma Cays Land & Sea Park.                                                   … Continue reading »

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