Thismorning

 Anchor point.

The horizon simply wasn't there!

the beach, the beach

 A walk on French Leave beach yesterday evening, absolutely empty of people. Three miles long or so of pristine sand. What is even more encouraging and good to see, the lack of any plastic garbage washed up by the ocean. we're on the Atlantic side, so at the mercy of whatever is out there.

 As we're the only ones on the beach, an attempt at a selfie. Haven't really had any practice, but thought we'd give it a go.

The phone had also become our camera of choice for this trip. Not bad for a little gadget. I'd rather use a real camera, but the phone sure is handy.

 

 

On the way back we made a small visit to another part of the gardens around the 'estate' we're booked into. It doesn't seem to matter where you look, here is always some bougainvillea to 'wow' over. 

 

 

Eleuthera . . .here we come!

It was not without some degree of trepidation that we made a much considered decision to hike out of Kingston on this, out first post-pandemic long distance trip. Apart from health considerations, there were also flight scheduling challenges, but once overcome we were ready to roll.

The trip south to Eleuthera was a three day venture, overnighting in Toronto, and again in Nassau.

This time we struck lucky, booking into a hotel 5 minutes from the airport, and with a decent restaurant in-house.

The pool was included in the deal, but no real time to enjoy this winter luxury, as we had an early flight the next morning.

Hire car waiting for us at Governors Harbour airport upon arrival, and only a 10 minute drive to our new home away from home for the next while.

Not so much has changed since we were last here in early 2020. The pace of life is relaxed, although it’s taken us the best part of a week to slow down and acclimatize to the rhythm.

Morning walks have been a treat. No snow or ice to contend with. Local folk greet you with a wave as you encounter them, and there is . . . peace and quiet!

Cappuccino? Least said the better. Those who know our taste for good coffee will not be surprised at a hint of disappointment, particularly at US$7 a cup! But these are small things.

Simply put, we’re happy to be out of our covid bubble and intent on getting back to some semblance of normal.