How did we get here!

Thursday February 18, 2016


We left Caicos bright early to cross the banks, sun was out and water was crystal clear. We could see coral heads but had plenty of depth,maps we Approached Ambergris Cay we anticipated the depth and roll of the big Atlantic. Sailing all night the wind picked up and neither of us got any sleep.



And it was the day after my birthday
Jerry bought me a right of passage necklace! a Whale tale made from the stone of the DR

As morning came we could see the mountains of Dominican Republic. What a majestic sight. And you could actually smell dirt.
Having left the desert is,and of Caicos what a change. And we actually had a cell phone signal from 10 miles out.
We came into Ocean World which has one of the most intimidating entrances we have seen.,there are breakers to,your right and big channel markers.
we got checked in easily and to our slip and ready to begin the DR adventure.

We were lucky to meet another couple who wanted to rent a car and see the sights so off we went to Luperon first. That is the town where most of the cruisers stopped. It is now a little smaller community as other marinas have opened.

We rode into the mountains and on. To Puerto Plata. That is the industrial city close by.
One of our other stops was the mountain where there is a
Christ the Redeemer statue, snd that was the most beautiful view of the day overlooking the mountains, the beaches, and the ocean. Breathtaking.

Next day on to Santiago and it,was Sunday and festival Day.

Next day was fun on waterfalls with guide to help,U.S. Walk on the slippery rocks.

We left Ocean World and sailed an all nighter to Samana Bay.  And this was our first experience with the whales. I could only exclaim as the came up and down and gave us a show.

On to marina with a luxurious hotel that we are allowed to use. This is the nicest place we have ever stayed. And I am not sure how I will pry Jerry from this location.



Our next stop will be Puerto  Rico. And back on US territorial soil. Jerry says Cheetos again!
This passage will take us,thrum the Mona Passage which can be treacherous waters. Our departure date will be carefully planned.