On Board Herb Garden

Yesterday, I was finally able to put together my on board herb garden!  I've been trying to figure out how to grow herbs without worrying about pots falling over in rough seas.  I got these white plastic over-the-rail planters from Target (Room Essentials)  for about $3 each.  I secured the two together using 3 plastic zip ties.  They fit snug around one of our antenna.  I'm going to put one around the starboard antenna too.

We were so busy in the Bahamas, I didn't have any time to write!  Oh well, at least I can share a few pictures.  It's been a wonderful year so far and we've decided to keep cruising for another year!  We've found a wonderful community in Hope Town, Abaco and have decided to enroll Fiona and Jack in the Hope Town Primary school next winter.  There are other cruising children attending HTP and the parents speak very highly of the school.  We took a tour before we left Hope Town and we are all very excited about it.  Island life is very different from life in the States.  The children of Hope Town have so much more freedom and independence.  We have watched Jack and Fiona flourish in this environment and feel it is worthwhile to give them more time here next year.

 

 

Fiona and Jack sailing 'Sandpiper' (USA4305) with the Bahamas Optis of Hope Town Junior Sailing

Family portrait.  Easter Sunday 2013

Fiona and Jack Enjoying the beautiful Bahamian water

Tahiti Beach -- One of our favorite places to spend the day

Trampolining in paradise

Conch! 

On the steps of Hope Town Primary School

Swimming With Wild Atlantic Spotted Dolphins 

Our time in the Bahamas has ended for the season, but not before we had a wonderful half hour swim with some Atlantic spotted dolphins in the ocean on our way out. They gave us the most memorable send-off!

Ring around the Rosie!

Dolphin in the background swimming on his back!

Melissa with Mama and Calf

4 on the bow