More treasure
The BVI’s is a rich hunting ground. We took everyone to the beautiful Baths, a popular stop. We anchor and snorkel to check it. I notice a piece of rope on the seabed. It’s only fifteen feet down so I dive and pick up one end. As I surface, we pull it up, and it […]
Mauritsism
Maurits, Corrine and Edo’s youngest son, is five, just like Max. One morning he helps me make bread. He is interested in the ingredients and we get to talking about yeast. “So, yeast is a little bug that eats sugar and makes a gas called carbon dioxide, and alcohol” He looks at me thoughtfully. “Alcohol? […]
Christmas and New Year in the BVIs
We’ve been quiet on the blog because we’ve been busy on the water! Our friends Corrine and Edo arrived Christmas Eve, with their three children, and then they picked up their charter yacht on Boxing Day. We had a lovely Christmas Dinner at Marina Cay, and have since been touring the sights of the BVI’s. […]
Issieism
Issie is getting into her swimsuit and goggles and preparing to join her friends for a swim. “Daddy, can I go in the water?” “Sure, I don’t think you need much supervision right now, off you go” Issie looks at her goggles hopefully. “What sort of super vision could I get?”