We awoke to a crisp clear sunny Sunday morning. Sunday at home would often mean a big breakfast, and on a boat also, especially if I have a lot of ingredients that are peaking fast in the fridge. This morning’s creation was a Crustless Everything Quiche using ham, peppers, onion and mushrooms, and as long as the oven was on, I made a Blueberry Mini-loaf.
After feasting and feeling very full, a long walk into Hopetown was in order. Sea Spray is about 3 miles from town, and once I discovered the beach road, I walk it practically every day and find new paths and discoveries. Today the rain had invigorated everything and with NE/E winds of 15-20, the surf was high. Kids were having such fun playing with the waves and couples walked hand in hand along the water.
Sunday is a relaxing day on the island. Stores are closed and everyone is out toolin’ around in their golf carts or bikes. Life really does slow down when you get rid of the fast cars and have no highways. Golf carts are definitely the preferred wheels for these narrow roads with spectacular views but remember to drive on the left.
I am not a religious person but am spiritual. What sailor has not thought of the Lord when the seas are huge and perilous and our boats are so small? I attended the 11am service at St. James Methodist and was impressed with their inclusiveness, hospitality and the choir’s stirring rendition of “The Lord is My Shepherd” against the window backdrop of the thundering ocean. I was walking back through town and found the Catholic service in the park at 12:30 next to the library. It was a relaxed and casual family service complete with kids perched in trees but showing rapt attention.
After feasting and feeling very full, a long walk into Hopetown was in order. Sea Spray is about 3 miles from town, and once I discovered the beach road, I walk it practically every day and find new paths and discoveries. Today the rain had invigorated everything and with NE/E winds of 15-20, the surf was high. Kids were having such fun playing with the waves and couples walked hand in hand along the water.
Sunday is a relaxing day on the island. Stores are closed and everyone is out toolin’ around in their golf carts or bikes. Life really does slow down when you get rid of the fast cars and have no highways. Golf carts are definitely the preferred wheels for these narrow roads with spectacular views but remember to drive on the left.
I am not a religious person but am spiritual. What sailor has not thought of the Lord when the seas are huge and perilous and our boats are so small? I attended the 11am service at St. James Methodist and was impressed with their inclusiveness, hospitality and the choir’s stirring rendition of “The Lord is My Shepherd” against the window backdrop of the thundering ocean. I was walking back through town and found the Catholic service in the park at 12:30 next to the library. It was a relaxed and casual family service complete with kids perched in trees but showing rapt attention.
A number of boaters in the marina are looking at leaving soon with the next weather window which might be mid-week. We will be here until 4/1 and gradually start making our way back to the West End. We ended the day with Happy Hour at Abaco Inn with Mike and Lorraine from “Elizabeth Rose” and Lorraine and Bob from “Scaramouche”—with so many Bobs and Lorraines, these names are easy to remember.
