Rainbow over the Pueblo of Dewey. We finished uploading tax documents to our accountant yesterday (yes, one of the two certainties in life, no matter if you’re in paradise). But on a cheerier note, sometimes simple things like our first trip to land on Culebra, can be a pleasant diversion from all the craziness of …
Before leaving Newburyport last year we completely replaced everything in Fayaway’s ancient septic system - except the toilet itself. (It was fairly new). You may have read about this fun project in our earlier post: Martha's Vineyard Doesn't Stink. Fayaway's new plumbing schematic Our fancy new plumbing system works really well. And without too much …
We pulled our anchor up from the soft mud in the harbor of Charlotte Amalie, after one week of visiting St Thomas, USVI. We are continuing our journey westward. Aside from a longish (but enjoyable) dinghy ride to search for Bahamas cruising guides, a longish walk into the tourist-Mecca of town, and a few provisioning …
Meanwhile At The Dock We have been rafted to another boat El Criollo at a Lagoon Marina, now for almost three weeks. (Rafting is boat-speak for being tied alongside another boat.) We’re well protected from strong winds and waves. Fayaway's anchor is enjoying a rest, and so are her occupants. An elderly French couple live …
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They make great beer here at Lagoonies, in Dutch SXM. Adult beverages, that is. We left Newburyport with a bilge full-o-booze. That's where the bottles and cans live because it's a stable temperature in that dark space below. Of course we keep some chilled in the fridge too. Here’s the generic list of libations taken …
