West Side Ride

- January 25, 2008

Right now we are heading due west on the back side of the island - going slow as we hit a shallow patch - destination a remote beach somewhere.

Rescue 911 a couple of guys with engine trouble flagged us down for help - we are towing them to a pink house - pit stop tied boats side by side so Dick could straighten their engine so towing would be easier.

After towing them a bit further Dick decided he could do a temporary fix and get their engine running - we saw them off safely to their destination - heading north looking for a good stretch of sand.

Stopped at a white sand beach and did some exploring - Carole got stuck in the mud and we could not stop laughing.

Off we go towards a small island with a massive sand bar around it - we pulled boat up to sandbar and went for a nice walk in the shallow water - this is paradise at it's finest.

Traveling north east now - still following sand bar which must be about 3 miles long - just figured out we are about 7 miles north.

As we go east through a channel we can see a landmark red and white telecommunications tower from the other side of the island - lots of fish - water is getting to shallow time to turn around.

Southward bound - wind at our back ride is much smoother - close to Cayo Espanto Dick decided we should drop anchor and go for a swim.

Back to town - getting dropped off at sunset grill how easy.

Off to Dick and Carole's for pot luck bbq - got cheese cake from New York today courtesy of Big Mike - we are bringing a couple of slices and some sausages.