Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a well kept secret. It is unimaginably lush and vibrant, both above and below the water.  It boasts the only tropical rainforest in the U.S which we, of course, drove up into the mountains to see.

Dominican Republic - Part 2

Our motorcycle adventure from Puerto Plata to Luperon cont.

As you will see in the video clip, the small motorcycle is a major mode of transportation in the towns of DR. However, there is a catch. Driving a motorcycle in the DR is not for the faint of heart. We were told by our rental agent that most tourists return the vehicle within fifteen minutes as the drivers are rather aggressive. Needless to say, Jeff was right at home!

Ocean World Dominican Republic

We arrived Sunday, January 26 at Ocean World Marina near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.  As we approached the marina we had a reef on the starboard side that was to be avoided at all costs and on the port side a large breakwater to favor.  After rounding the breakwater and motoring on into the entrance, the

Turks and Caicos Adventures

Doesn’t this view of “Grace” spot lit by a glorious sunset look idyllic, spiritual even? Well the reality is…

THE BAHAMAS

We left Ft Lauderdale at 12 am for an overnight passage to Freeport in the Grand Bahamas. We chose Freeport because you just can’t wait for the perfect time to leave to get to your destination of choice. If we did, we probably would still be sitting in Ft Lauderdale!

Florida Reflections

We left Florida at 1 am Monday morning one week ago today and made it to Freeport in the Grand Bahamas the following afternoon. We had an itsy bitsy weather window in which to cross the ALMIGHTY Gulf Stream so we took full advantage of it.  I am sitting here at the dock in Nassau now, reflecting on our past six weeks or so in Florida.

DOLPHINS!!!!

Dolphins are at once ephemeral and loyal, elusive yet constant. They are quicksilver and full of mirth. They are childlike yet knowing. From the moment we had our first dolphin sighting at the mouth of Chesapeake bay in Norfolk, VA, they have been delighting us and comforting us at just the right times.