Jim V,
The first picture is of your daughter contributing to the delinquency of
an Iguana at the infamous Mamacita's in Culebra. Spent two nights in
Culebra, motoring from Culebra to St John yesterday where we are on buoy
just out of Cruz Bay. Second picture is of my favorite book store
anywhere. Note the yellow sign stating: Coldest Beer in town! Frosty
Domestic Long Necks only $2.00. Sure enough, there is big open ice chest
in there with your choice of cold ones (NO RAINIER) that you can consume
while shopping for books. GREAT place. We prefer St John to St Thomas
but need to stay close to St Thomas as we pick up Julie, Steve and friends
on Tuesday. Have to get boat cleaned, laundry done and re-provision same
day. Will spend the night in marina to allow AC all night and
familiarization with boat and company. First time since we left Playa del
Mar. All systems up and running SWEET. Third pic is your daughter, this
time contributing to some duck things (webbed feet) near Cruz Bay St John.
I counted an even dozen but shortly thereafter a whole bunch more. Maybe
20?? Almost within arm's reach hovering while she threw up bread crumbs.
QUICK little buggers as very few of the pieces of bread hit the water.
They were back again this AM. One sits on outboard of dinghy and squawks
until you figure out he needs food then they all show up.
I have NOT started on my quest for the perfect Pina Colada yet. Maybe
when we go to St Thomas and I have a source of ice I can start the
process. Going to be tough without Tom and Jerri as I will have to test
for three. Will keep you informed as to progress.
All systems running, weather good (although predictions of 20-25 knot
winds next week) and we're almost ready for Julie and company. Plan is to
depart St Thomas on Wednesday heading around East end of island and going
to clear customs in Jost Van Dyke where we would hope to spend night.
Thursday, we will head East again wanting to go as far East as we want in
first few days in case weather turns bad.
Life is good.
Jim Bagley
