We're back in Grenada after a whirlwind three month break. We found Bonanza right where we left her back at the beginning of hurricane season.
So far Grenada has breezed through with only a few rainy and windy squalls. It feels good to be back in our own home even though that means living up on stilts for a few more days.
See the yellow webbing straps that are attached to the back and front of the boat? These are hooked into concrete blocks that are embedded in the ground. So if a storm comes through this area, the boat is secured to the ground. The hope is that all the boats in the yard will stay put! We're glad that this system wasn't put to any major tests so far this year! Today the painters should finish up with the bottom paint and then Roy and I can start putting the canvas and sails back on. Working on the deck actually feels quite precarious. I never worry about falling off the topside when we're in the water, but staring down at the gravel six feet below really changes the scene.
Dealing with the ladder is another aspect of living "on the hard" that is well... hard. Most chores that involve water now have to be done off the boat either by the tap in the yard or in the washing/bathroom area. Imagine the trek to the bathroom after a few beers in the evening. Mornings are even more entertaining when I make a beeline to the shower and back before the truckfull of 15 to 20 workers arrive. Yes, it is their bathroom too!
Plans to go to Venezuela have been cancelled. We really enjoyed our time in Margarita, Los Roques, and Banquilla last time we sailed down that way. But, we've heard from many boats that the security situation is a real problem. Boats are being boarded, robbed and all manner of crimes happening. So, we'll just stay in this neck of the woods for now.
Bonanza is back in the water and all is well. So far we've sailed around to a few anchorages on the south coast of the island while we make sure that everything is working properly. We were treated to this great sunset outside the lagoon at St. Georges the other night. Nice restored wooden boat takes you back in time. Today we are in Prickly Bay where we have easy access to marine shops and a few restaurants. We are anchored in front of Mystic Journey. Guess where they're from? Yup, Fort Macleod, AB. 
