I'm Back in the Bahamas and Florida

I'm in the Bahamas again, just can't resist that turquoise water. On my way I made a surprise visit to daughter Sally and family to see my precious granddaughter Abby - just turned one! She just keeps getting cuter and cuter.

Things haven't changed much on the island, the water is still blue, the sand is still white, the sun is still shining...... paradise. Last week I had my first overnight sail. Can't say the trip to Fort Lauderdale was fun. The wind was directly behind us so the boat wallowed all the way there. The trip back (fastest on record for this boat) was much better, only rocked in 2 directions instead of 8. Had my iPod all charged up so my turns at watch went pretty quick (photo is sunrise on return trip). Freighters and cruise ships don't get out of the way of small sailboats so someone has to be awake at all times.

Attended Fantasy Fest in Key West again (thanks for the hospitality Norm and Ginny). Shopped till we dropped for provisions that are expensive in Freeport and things that you just can't get there.

Went to a beach in Miami where this friendly fellow came to welcome us. Seems it was a clothing optional beach - heaven's to Betsy!!!!