Living on a sailboat can be hard. In this episode, we deal with an outboard problem that feels like it’s growing… or perhaps “never-ending” … either way, our dinghy ends up out of commission. This isn’t a small thing. Our dinghy is essentially our “daily driver car” – getting us to and from the boat for enjoyment, tasks, and supplies. So when we don’t have it, we’re severely limited. As if that weren’t challenging enough, the dinghy decides to go missing in the middle of the night.
Luckily for us, a fisherman spotted it and towed it back in… 7 miles from where it left. 😳
We were no soon settled when a pretty heavy storm hit us. The lightning was downright scary – striking a boat no more than 100 meters away from us. The electrical storm knocked out gear for some and shifting winds caused anchors to drag, but Garuda held firm. (Perhaps we used up all of our bad karma on the dinghy?)
Somewhat put back together, we decide to make the best of things by renting a fast boat and captain and setting off to experience everything the Exumas are known for… all in one day. We encounter the near extinct Northern Bahamian Rock Iguana (Bahamian Dragon), swim with adolescent nurse sharks, and finally spend some quality time with the original “Swimming Pigs.” Then we recharge for a moment on one of the most amazing sand bars before snorkeling a drug plane crash. At low tide, we have the opportunity to snorkel the famous Thunderbolt Grotto – an underwater cave with an impressive silver screen career including not one, but two, James Bond films (hence the name).
It was an up and down week for us, to be sure, but hopefully one that ends happily in the coming weeks. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy sharing the ride. 😉
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“Bond, James Bond”
Dr. No
Directed by Terence Young
Produced by Harry Saltzman & Albert Broccoli
Production Company: Eon Productions
Music by Monty Norman
Based on Dr. No by Ian Fleming
Distributed by United Artists, 1962, 1963