Georgetown

Mom and Don left Staniel Cay on Sunday, February 19th and arrived in Georgetown that afternoon. They had a really great trip there and it took less time than planned. This is the place where a regata is taking place so there are between 200-300 boats anchored nearby. Early that week the winds were high so they weren't able to get off the boat much and mom got sea sick. She is better now and hasn't had anymore trouble.

There is a little store that has internet and phone so she has been able to email us a couple of times to keep us posted and I've been able to talk to her on the phone 2 times for about 3 minutes each. Quick phone calls but so nice to hear both of their voices.

There are many activities going on so they seem to have plenty to keep them busy and are making lots of new friends, even some from Texas! It seems to be a pretty tight group because she said they keep running into people they met on other islands as they have traveled south. Steve and Kim (two friends from Plano) arrived on 2/24 to stay for a few days. I beleive they are leaving today but I know it has been nice to have familier faces around. Not to mention the suitcase full of goodies Kim has been keeping over the last month. We have been ordering things online that Mom and Don needed and having them shipped to Kim so she could take them on her trip. What a blessing - THANKS KIM! You were a lifesaver.

The nurse sharks are still all over the place and mom was able to stand on the shoreline last week and pet stingrays as they moved by. Sounded like a pretty cool experience. The snorkeling hasn't been that great so they will try again as they move to other locations.

I haven't heard from them since last Friday but I believe the plan is to leave Georgetown later this week, weather permitting, and travel to Long Island, Bahamas. They are still planning their travels but I think the next major stop will be the Dominican Republic.