So we’re still biding our time getting ready to leave to go north into the tropics again.
It’s getting colder here and the weather is getting “wintry”. That’s the tricky part of getting out of here. You have to wait for a “window” out of the wintry weather to get back into the tropics. Kind of a Alice’s looking glass kinda thing.
So…today I played golf with Alistair and Orcinius John. It was a glorious day and as I noted to Alistair-when you’re hitting it good off the tee golf is good. I was. My short game left a lot to be desired, but I was pounding the ball off the tee. A really fun day.
Ann went paddleboarding with Lisa today and then hiked up the mountain (again).
OK John, now that YOU have a beer-making kit, you HAVE to buy Lisa a paddleboard!
Ann showing great form on here paddleboard
So…tonight was the Sunday BBQ and we were telling Lisa that our word for this season is “serendipity”. After laughing hysterically, she said; “that’s a really BIG word!” Well, that’s how we’re calling it. Simple, no schedule and take what comes. That’s this year’s plan. Between May and November, whatever we see and where ever we go is up to the wind and waves.
Speaking of serendipity, we noticed that Saturday afternoon there was a French boat in the harbor that was putting on an acrobat/slapstick/circus show. Basically they tie their boat up near the bridge and do a fun, funny, gypsy kind of thing with a hint of Circ de Soleil. They call it their “circusnavigation”. Hard to explain, but really fun to watch the show. We have been paralleling them since Mexico and this is the first time we’ve seen the show. Really fun.
The acrobats in mid-performance
So, time to get to work studying for this week’s Dive lessons. Wednesday-Friday culminating with a two dive day at Poor Knights which is supposed to be one of the best dive spots in the South Pacific. We’re looking forward to the week!
The full moon is shinning through the trees and the Southern Cross is rising directly behind us. What more incentive do we need to cast off and once more head out into the blue?
Can’t wait.
Golf?! Ocean explorers don’t get to play golf for crying out loud. There is no golf playing by square masted sailing masters. Have you people lost your minds? Belaying pin bowling, knot tying competitions, rum drinking games – all acceptable. Golf? Really?
Have fun playing underwater submarine. Don’t forget that if you stay under too long without oxygen you’re gonna grow gills. Not a flattering look.
Winter-y there, damn warm here. Next couple days supposed to be hot, hot. Had a good day yesterday. Went to the city and saw the Terracotta Warriors from China; 2,000 years old. Amazing. Lunch at Zuni. Much better than golf :).
We love your ‘word’ for the year. Many more mysteries to come. And now you will both be certified divers. Certifiable for sure. Looking forward to more posts as you escape the wintries and north again.