2024-07-14 Just hanging out doing small projects and living life

Very uneventful week for us.  Anchored at same spot, just doing some projects and living life.

We had noticed a small leak coming in from the outside in very heavy rain, so with a couple of sunny days in the forecast decided to take off the outside starboard louver to try and seal up any possible ingress points.

  

Small leak point, on inside by window

Starboard louvers off.

We decided while they were off to do some touch up paint.  And found that our sealant we were going to use had hardened up over the last 3 years of storage.  And we wanted new screws to re-install.  So needed to head to town.

So Monday we took the big walk - total of 5 miles.  We stopped at a couple of hardware stores and then the grocery store, and last stop Budget Marine store.  We got lucky and ran into some friends while at the marine store.  Tony from Skoolz Out and Tracy from Wanderlust.   We were a couple of tired sweaty people when we got back to the boat. But we did find the paint, sealant and screws we needed.

Dean worked hard doing touch up paint on the louvers.  Kris decided on Tuesday to head back to town on the shopping bus, as we were unable to find bananas on the walk, and she wanted to make some banana bread.   The shopping bus trip turned into a waste, as the store the bus goes to normally was closed for inventory, so she ended up at the same store as the previous day.    Dean made bread.

Dean is getting pretty proficient on making some pretty perfect bread loaves

Tuesday we got out our hookah, and Dean used that while Kris snorkeled and we scrubbed the boat bottom.  It was in need of cleaning lots of very small barnacles, and some grassy spots.   The water here is 86 degrees, so lots of growth and our bottom is almost 2 years since the last haul out - so it is due.

Wednesday was more painting, and re-install the louvers.  Rain is in the forecast, so hope we fixed the issue.

Wednesday was also the day Kris spent 4 hours working on her phone.  Her used Pixel 3 phone died.  Screen unresponsive off and on.  So we lost a few photos that we had taken earlier.  Will have to get a new phone when we head to the states in September.  Took all morning working with the cell service provider to transfer her service to Deans working phone.  Deans phone number will be paused for a couple months.

Went in and had a lunch at the local marina/restaurant.  We are using their dinghy dock and trash receptacles, so its only fair to spend some money with them.

Large and somewhat fancy restaurant at marina

Thursday was rain, so lazy day on boat.

Friday was another lazy day.  Kris made banana bread and had PIZZA for dinner.

Saturday we decided to take a walk, as Kris wanted to stretch her legs.  Only 2 miles, and part of it up a muddy path.  Stopped at the store and bought a Mountain Dew and Coke to take back for a treat.

Part of the road/trail we walked

View of our anchorage from the top of the hill

View of Prickly Bay marina from hill top.  Lots more boats in this spot

Hard to see in photo, but very steep hill and lots of stairs on this house perched on the hillside.

The weather here is warm and muggy, and it is the rainy season.  The forecast for the upcoming week looks a bit wet.

Our high temperature for the days are usually 85 to 88 degrees. But humidity runs pretty close to 76% all the time, so it feels warmer - like mid 90's to 100.    Lows are 80 degrees.   We usually have a breeze, but with so much rain, we can't keep the hatches open all the time, so we both have fans blowing on us most the time while inside.   

We had planned on heading back north to explore the Grenadines, where we can jump in clear water and do a little snorkeling.  Also better breezes as less land to block the wind - but the islands of the Grenadines were hit hard by hurricane Beryl, and are in "survival" mode still and will be for the few months.   We don't feel right visiting those islands for our personal enjoyment while the local residents are recovering, so we will hang out here for the next month or so - weather allowing.  

 We have volunteered to be a "hotel" for medical personnel working on the islands - but have not heard back yet, so don't know if that will happen.