Hunkered down

Quiet day today.

High winds, and moderate heavy sea. Tornado in Cuba apparently, but all we had was rain, warm, and wind with impressive waves.

 Did spy an American Oystercatcher on the shore line, taking advantage of goodies thrown up by the waves.

 All calm now, and back for an evening of quiet fishing. 

A slow, laid back day

A day of total rest yesterday.

Today, a leisurely stroll along the front, past the cemetery towards Cupid’s Cay, the oldest settlement on the Island.

Our local neighbourhood . . .

The corniche bustling with tourist activity.

Love the gnarly trees . . .

And a bit of excitement. Peering over the edge, Mar spotted a rather large creature close by the shore. Turns out to be a shark, mooching along the shore. Graceful moves, just glad we weren’t paddling then. Figure it must have been about 1.5 meters in length.

28 Celsius, feels like 31, winds gusting to 44kph. Couldn’t be better.

Our second floor pad, home for the next couple of weeks.

Escaping winter

Well, it was a long and rather arduous two day trip. The winter snow, ice and temperatures sure made the drive from Kingston to Toronto a challenge. But the bonus was less traffic on the roads, as most people seemed to have stayed home. Essential travel only, as recommended. Ours was essential!

Arrived in Nassau pretty much on time, despite the US Government shutdown precipitated by Mr. T and the Whitehouse gang. As the route from Toronto to Nassau flies over US airspace, the traffic controllers (US Government employees) were on partial shutdown I guess, so it meant a less than direct route.

Nuff said.

Finally touchdown in Govenor’s Harbour, and it’s well, kind of like home away from home.

No, honestly, there was no welcome committee.

Collect the rental car at the airport, stop off at Burrowes Grocery for essential supplies, and . . . we’re here!

Then the outlook. Not a snowflake in sight. Dead quiet.

Then today – well, not much happening for sure. No pressure. No rush. Just chillin’. Staring out to sea.

  A slow day of recuperation, and this evening, sitting on the balcony, warm breeze, enjoying the day fade.

A Winter tale . . . .

Gosh - well, 2019 hasn't let us down, and this is the second day of our first, real winter storm. Snowing and blowing, so good size drifts, and a healthy 20 degrees below zero, Celsius. Enough to make you want to head south. Which is exactly the plan!

This is from inside. No desire to see what it's like from outside.

Storm passed, out comes the sun, shoveling starts!