Just Cruising

We have been back and forth around what is called the Hub of Abaco. Thisis the center of and area includes Man of War cay, Marsh Harbor and Hopetown and Great Guana Cay too. The water is so beautiful it is difficult to describe. We had been swimming every day until a serious cold front blew through lastTuesday. Temps got cold ( I know 55 doesn't sound cold but it feels cold here. ) and wow did the wind blow! I am constantly impressed with how important the weather is when living on board. The cold could only last a couple of days and we are now managing low 70's and a nice sunny day with fresh breezes. As we sail between cays Tom manages to pick his way through shoals that leave me with my heart in my mouth. I am really avoiding looking at the depth sounder but Tom is good at this. We are both learning to read the water and see the deeper darker watersand stay out of the very light ones. One of the cruising guides said stay out of the pinot grigio! But often my sightings of shallow water are tinged with a paniced voice while Tom just clamly moves into the deeper spaces. We 've done a bit of snorkeling seeing huge sea stars and a few fish. We are finding some great places and exploring. We are looking forward to some sailing now that the winds are less than 40Knots. O yes and the rum it is cheaper than beer wine and maybe even water. This is a charmed life!