February is the month of our first race, the Captain's birthday and my birthday... But before all that we decided to explore the interior of the island and all the city of St Johns had to offer.
For the first time on our travels we found a cinema that played...movies...in...English!!!!! Ah the small things
Caribbean Cinemas offer a personalised service: Us and our neighbours keeping the cinema open
Back to Crab um Cove, Corner, um Point. Well Crab Something for a swim and a drink at OJ's
But February is not all about play. We had to get the boat ready to race. This means taking anything that posseses any sort of mass off the boat. Everything from the engine spare parts, bow roller, anchor and chain, to the food deemed excess and my beloved cook books. We were by no means a dry boat so some alcohol had to be kept on board (a pitiful two bottles of red, two bottles of white and two bottles of Rose...per day of the 10 day trip) But the rest had to go.
The alcohol that did not make the cut for the race. Baring in mind that we have already purged the boat once before crossing the Atlantic.
Time for my birthday. I had previously requested the day off from the Captain as last year we were so busy we ended up working. My oh my was i spoilt!!! I woke somewhat confused as my usual awakening smell of rooibos tea had been replaced by a rubbery smell. The Captain had covered my bunk with balloons and was merrily baking away in my galley. After bouncing the balloons all over the boat and sketching some party guests (Sarah the bilge cat and Endangered Mouse) who positively flew around, thanks to the fan, we breakfasted on chocolate cake alla Captain. While the Captain dozed the cake off (he doesnt do so well with all that chocolate) I got to speak to you all at home :) Then it was off to my surprise day.
A brilliant Braai. No man need fear the shame of a non starter again!
I was whisked away with a coolerbox and some bulging shopping bags to Halfmoon Bay. On arrival i was introduced to The Braai in the Box. What a wonderful invention. Simply an aluminium tray with a grate on top and braai coals covered in a flammable bag inside, it is easy to light and ready in a moment. The Captain put men the world over to shame, bringing both meat AND side dishes to a braai. We steadily filled ourselves with steak and sausage, hummus and chips, cheese and crackers and there was even a selection of salad ingredients....left untouched... oh and of course melon.
After the braai (and um well nearly 20min) we rolled ourselves into the Caribbean equivalent of surf for a snorkel. To bring the perfect day to a close we sipped the sun down with a bottle of Champagne.
The view from our braai spot
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