Waiting it out in Bequia

Since arriving in Bequia, there is no hope of the wind settling down until at least Friday. We could hit the high seas and bang and crash around, or just wait it out. After thinking about it, we have decided to head up to St. Lucia and Friday and hope for a better time out there. Val and Rick arrive on Monday next week, so we should make it just fine. Presently, we're sitting at anchor and bobbing around like we're in a washing machine.

We're running the watermaker for the first time since we left and happy to announce that we have no leaks! So far, so good.

We have several boat chores lined up for the next few days and of course lots to read. We haven't made it to our favourite spot, "Mac's Pizza" yet, so that also goes on the list.

Our friends, Steve and Maria brought us an unlocked "dongle" to use with the computer. It takes a data SIM card and allows one to connect to the Internet through cell phone towers. Going in to see the folks at Digicel to buy a data SIM card is also on the 'do list'. We have a wifi booster and usually pick up a teeny signal from somewhere or another, but it's often weak and will cut out just as you're ready to hit the "send" button! (Oh, just like now...I see my signal is GONE!)