Invasion of the Microorganisms

We have successfully arrived in the Bay Islands of Honduras. Phew! And only 3 weeks behind schedule. We've spent the last couple of nights anchored off of the east end of Guanaja which is the eastern most of the 3 main islands in the chain. The island is tall and green and lush with buildings reminiscent of the Virgin Islands. Originally settled by the British, the island is home to a delightful combination of people descending from pirates, freed slaves, and European colonists. Enchanting! The language is primarily English (Island English) although the schooling instruction is all in Spanish since the islands were given back to Honduras by England in the mid 1800's.

The snorkeling on the reefs around the island is magnificent! There was a dolphin cruising around our anchorage this morning. The kids jumped in and tried to play with her. She wasn't interested. And I just heard hollering from the for deck that there is a nurse shark under our boat. (The friendliest of sharks - not to worry, Mom.)

We'll be leaving the Bay Islands on Friday morning (March 30) and heading for the Rio Dulce of Guatemala (24 hour crossing - downwind). Our crew is holding up fairly well although we have recently been invaded by microorganisms. Fungus, Viruses and Amoebas are staking claim in all the nooks and crannies of our boat and crew. I won't go into all the gory details, but, let's just say, I've never been so fond of bleach. Love that stuff. I may start brushing my teeth with it.

 Carver, making friends with the locals. 

Evie and Mama up with the sunrise for an early morning watch off of Albuquerque Cays. 

In front of our new genoa. 

 Is it lobster season? As far as we know it's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Season. 

A mahi-mahi that Evie reeled in. The ceviche was delicious and so were the fish tacos the next night.


One of the two Columbian islands making up Albuquerque Cays.

The kids were happy to be ashore for an ice cream on the Columbian island of San Andres (off of Nicaragua).