Nothing prepared Bill or me for the devastation we would witness on Dominica. And nothing could have prepared us for the love and tenacity we would see bubble out of the community members on this beautiful tropical paradise. December 5 was the arrival date in Dominica set up by Bill Balme on Toodle-oo! for the… Continue reading Dominica Has Captured My Heart
Month: March 2018
Guadeloupe and Martinique
Our first adventure away from the large community of Salty Dawgs was to Guadeloupe. Six hours of sailing, and arriving in Deshaies at 5 as the sun began to set, was delightful. Finding a free mooring in the wildly windy harbor was challenging. Where did all this wind come from? Outside the harbor was… Continue reading Guadeloupe and Martinique
Providing Shelter for Feathered Friends
It is impossible not to feel exposed and vulnerable when sailing on a small boat far from land and sheltered harbors. Mother Nature is clearly in command of the seas and the weather. We venture offshore prepared as best as possible. We gather the most complete forecast available. We avoid sailing in the stormy seasons.… Continue reading Providing Shelter for Feathered Friends
Antigua
“We are sailing straight to Grenada” was Bill’s response when a friend asked us what our plans were a few days after arriving in Antigua. This shocked the friend, and me! We had just traveled so far to get here, and Bill is already ready to head 300 miles south?! With flights out of Antigua… Continue reading Antigua