Saturday, April 5, 2008

What Makes Cruising Fun?


What Makes Cruising Fun?

Every once in a while someone asks why we do what we do. Sometimes it is one of us that ask why we are doing what we do.

The answer varies for all of us but those of us on S/V Dragonheart it is not a bad passage or the wind blowing like stink.

It is a great anchorage with good holding.
Clear water with plenty of fish and coral to interact with on a one to one basis.
Fresh vegetables
Good places to buy groceries
A gentle breeze blowing down the hatch so you can sleep
Clean laundry at a reasonable price
Good beer
Wine that you can afford
Fresh bread from the bakery
Fresh fish and shell fish
Good friends to share all of the above with

So here we are safely tucked up behind Fantasy Island in Roatan, Honduras. Several people we know are here and more arrive daily. Right now we can’t believe our luck. Fantasy Island is a resort that allows cruisers to use all of their facilities at no cost! So this afternoon we sauntered over to the resort; computer and swimsuits at the ready. Got our email, swam in the pool and had a couple of beers while we walked around the grounds.

The evening was a joint dinner on Up Jinks with Lyric and Dragonheart. We had FRESH Grouper, salad, mashed potato casserole, and sautéed zucchini, tomatoes and onions. Plus we laughed and told stories and enjoyed being together again. Like Cynthia has reminded us… We Are Family!

Hope you are having a great day!

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