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It’s been more than 2 months since we’ve been back on the boat. It’s great to be home.

We’ve managed to repair most of our electrical, plumbing and mechanical problems ourselves which saved us thousands of dollars. A few more has sprung up but that’s typical in the boating life….always something to fix.

We’re currently on the island of Bequia, which is part of St Vincent and the Grenadines. We arrived over a week ago and will be here until the new year. It’s pretty busy in the anchorage and it’s amazing to see the amount of Canadian cruisers surrounding us. Guess we’re all trying to avoid the winter.

In January, we’ll be starting our journey back up north, and hopefully reach the Dominicain Republic sometime in July for the start of the hurricane season. 

Hope you enjoy our photos.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Cheers 

Mike and Pierrette


Lovely rainbow 🌈 


I shared half my dinner with these little moochers 


Great colors in the sky


Beautiful sunset


Our anchorage 


Corbin logo carved by Joel (brother-in-law)



Stellar setting 


We just loved this house…


Haircut and a beer….would never see this in 🇨🇦 


Great haircut…gorgeous man 


Callaloo…makes a great soup or side dish 


Best margaritas in town


The colors are spectacular 


Had to go to the doctor for a skin rash…this is his office 😳


Our Danish friends going by our boat


Harbor in Carriacou 


Stocking up for Christmas 🤣


Can’t beat  this laundry service…pick up, wash and dry, fold and delivery 


View on one of our many walks


Table and bench are a tad high 🤨


Dinghy dock


Wild orchids 


Gorgeous mountains


Lazy Sunday at the beach


Evening lights in the anchorage 

 

From Carriacou to Bequia …37 nautical miles 


Christmas Eve with our Danish Friends


Christmas lights in town


Rugged landscape 


Christmas in the tropics


Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 25, 2023 at 6:36 AM

    Really like your Pictures especially the cats Merry Christmas to you both. 🥂💕🎄

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  2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2023 at 7:52 AM

    Splendid (*_*) Thanks so much for sharing- Love you mc xxxo

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  3. AnonymousDecember 27, 2023 at 5:08 AM

    Klara was a little concerned that you went to that dr office, she doesn't think it looks very professional. Life looks so lovely there with all the flowers, beautiful beaches and lovely friends. Miss you guys.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2024 at 10:47 AM

    What awesome pic

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