Back on the hook

Another cool (for the Bahamas) day, and the wind seems to be picking up again after a respite of a few days that was like an oasis in a blustery, cold winter. Independence is anchored just outside Compass Cay in a small harbor that we have had all to ourselves for the last 3 days.

It's been a nice break from the busy drama of Rum Cay, so we have had to change mode from living on the dock, to being back on the hook. (Running the generator twice a day, separating the food garbage for fish food, keeping lights at a minimum, etc.)

Jubilee is at the marina with Alan and Helen on board, so we have been spending time at Compass, hiking the trails and swimming the beaches. Tonight will be our farewell "happy hour" since the Weinsteins fly out tomorrow, and Jubilee will move on.
After that, we will make our way south again, till we get to Georgetown (the cruiser's hub) to pick up Paul's cousin Peter & wife Dorothy who will join us onboard for a week. We have also just found out another friend (Benny Jr) will join us after that. Things will be getting pretty busy on Indy, and it will be good to get in Georgetown to re-provision in the only decent market south of Nassau.

Of course, it's not like we have been hungry! Paul's lobsters caught in the last 2 days, and the conch which is cleaned and waiting in the fridge, have more than supplemented the Dorado (mahi-mahi) caught on the way up from Rum Cay. We give blessings for the abundance on our plates from the sea.

So, hoping you all have many blessings as well, love to all-- spring is on the way!

Sue & Paul
Independence