Since our last post, we have been anchored in a wonderfully protected spot between several small cays to the northeast of Providenciales. Finally, we have found a place with no surge!!
Our first afternoon here, I was sitting on the bow enjoying the beautiful evening…while keeping an eye on the one cloud with grey curtains of rain hanging from the underside. I was satisfied just watching the rain, but as the sun fell lower on the horizon the top of the cloud became a brilliant golden puff. Then, the extra bonus of a rainbow…nature at its best!
Keith and I had a few days of great weather to check out the area before our guests arrived. We snorkeled two to three locations each day, for three straight days, looking for good spots to take Patrician and Dave.
This is my first puffer fish encounter. He seemed to be as curious about me as I was about him. This is some species of Porcupine Blowfish…if you look closely you can see the spines that will stick straight out if he decides to blow!
On September 7, 2017, Turks and Caicos was devastated by the category 5 Hurricane Irma. The docks at the Blue Haven marina were destroyed, and this is the view just off the fuel bulkhead. There is currently one functioning dock (outside the frame of this picture on the left) and there are quite a few new floating docks being assembled on shore.
This was Keith’s first puffer fish encounter. Check out the horns!
We have identified several great snorkel spots for the coming week, and it looks like the great weather (with low wind) will stick around for a few more days.
Dave and Patricia arrived safely, and from this point I will leave you to enjoy our week in photographs (Dave’s idea for the blog)…
Goodbye our friends! We had a marvelous time sharing our Turks & Caicos experience with you both!
“This is visiting an island like we never have before!” Dave & P
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