24 deg 23.609N (our lowest latitude yet!)
76 deg 37.972W
We spent 2 more wonderful days here. Thursday we went for a loooong hike across the island. Didn't make it the whole way. We climbed to the top of one the highest points for a wonderful view. First, one direction...
We climbed down the other side of the hill and made the very smart decision to walk around the "mountain" instead of back up & down, through the water, and back to the boat.
Wickie was thrilled to see us when we got back....
He's slowing down. Eats, begs for more to eat, washes, and sleeps. Mostly sleeps. He's not as interactive anymore, but he does still love his daddy's lap occasionally. And the voice of a new person to the boat always bring him up to see what's going on - still a curious cat.
Yesterday evening some of the cruisers instigated a potluck party at the ranger station on the beach. Almost everyone came and brought food. It was fun. I learned to bring my own dishes and silverware; didn't think about that and a good soul had extras. We're learning!
Today we decided to take a dingy ride around the island instead of hiking. It was long and beautiful. First, another isolated beach to wander on, Loyalist Beach.
Then around the point into the bay. The rocks are much higher and windswept/water washed on this side. Constant waves will do that!
We did a little snorkeling from the dinghy - Luke saw a big ray in addition to the usual fishes and reef life.
And a final treat--- there a dozens of little finch like birds here, hanging around the ranger office, all addicted to sugar. They beg for it, come to the boats for it, and will swarm to any hand holding it. It 's so cute, but they probably all die from diabetes at an early age! I had 12 birds in my hand at one time. Luke easily had that many.
Tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 21) we plan to leave with several other boats to go to Cambridge Cay. Supposed to be beautiful -- surprise! We won't have Internet for a few days, so I'll be back when I can!
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