one day after Christmas and it feels as if it was years
ago. time passes so slowly among these
tiny islands and it is almost pleasurable not knowing what day it is.
today was a lovely mixture of laziness and adventure. we previously decided that we would spend a
second night in Anegada so that we could explore the other side of the island,
do some more snorkeling, and take a break from travel.
we slept in, welcomed the morning with tea, coffee, and
omelets, and prepared the dinghy for our venture to shore.
we grabbed a taxi that took us the six or seven miles across
the mainland to the two reknowned snorkeling spots: Flash of Beauty and
Loblolly. Flash of Beauty did indeed
prove its title but Loblolly’s name is completely understated. we spotted sea turtles, sting rays, lobster,
and the largest barracudas yet. not to
mention that water’s color was almost too good to be true.
we grabbed drinks and ice cream from the beach shack then
headed back to the boat about four hours later. the rest of the day was spent napping, reading, cooking, and washing
up. our rest was briefly interrupted to
head back on land to do (what was supposed to be) a quick load of laundry and
take a hot shower. it. felt. so. good.
we enjoyed grilled chicken, a small salad, and fettucine
alfredo for dinner followed by smores. we then migrated to the bow of the boat
to lay on the trampolines and stargaze, hopping up occasionally to dance to the
music coming from the local bar.
our post-dinner traditions have become a highlight of the
day. a time when we can all reflect on
the day’s adventure and talk about everything and anything under the stars that
captivate us so. everyday among these
islands, on the turquoise water, with my family is a good day.
(originally written on December 26, 2014)
