Yesterday we realized it was going to be July 4th. So Ann got the dock interested in a BBQ party. Starting at 1700 we all gathered in front of Charisma for a July 4th BBQ complete with hot dogs and potato salad. We had Americans, Germans, Polish (the French were invited by were “unable to attend”) and the Italians had to leave early. Quite an international party.
Other than that, the highlight today was getting a custom sized paddleboard paddle for Ann. The one that came with our board is way too short and she is showing a strong aptitude for paddling so we bought a new one that is being custom sized. We pick it up tomorrow.
In the morning we’re meeting up with Orcinius and maybe Steve from Desolina and taking the dinghies about 45 minutes down the way to go snorkeling in a spot called the “Aquarium”. Hopefully it lives up to its name.
That’s a pretty cool 4th party y’all had. I noticed that no British attended the festivities. Too embarrassed to show up? Wonder what the French were up to. I’d think they’d want to come by just to get a thank you acknowledgement for their help in gaining our independence.
Is the new paddle being hand carved or machined? Or do they all start finished with a long handle that gets trimmed to fit length?
Be careful in that aquarium thing. It might be a trap to make you guys part of an exhibit. Next month’s visitors to the aquarium will say, “Why look Mary, they even put replicas of people snorkeling to make this aquarium exhibit more interesting!”
Sounds fun!! I love reading all the blogs – yours, Missy’s, Christine’s and now Molly’s. I look forward to new blogs every day. I’m on a plane flying home from NYC where I helped orient Molly to the city. The program sounds really interesting. Love having wifi at 37898 feet somewhere over Colorado. Loved all the pictures – keep posting!!!
And Happy Fourth (a day late) – but hey – what’s a day late……when you barely know what day it is. 🙂