We’ve Come Full Circle – Norman Island, British Virgin Islands, March 24, 2023

It’s been a long journey, but we are back.  We have been chartering here (it is charter boat central) for the last 10 years…ever since I have been sailing with Hubby and now we are here on our own accord on our own boat.  Yesterday we actually snorkeled “The Indians” again which is one of the top three places I have seen under water.  The other two being Blue Tang Reef in Puerto Rico and the other Molokini Crater in Hawaii.  It’s great to know we made it here, but we are already ready to go.  It’s our 4^th time here.

Last night we watched the sunset from the helicopter pad at the top of Norman Island overlooking the Bight Bay.  It is a special place since the last time we were here, Ron spread his mother’s ashes here and it was the most beautiful place we had been to thus far…it still is but I feel like the secret is out and it is much more crowded this time.  It’s a bit more like Georgetown with nearly 80 boats now.

I have to say though being here makes me think about how lucky I have been in my life to never have lost a parent, sibling, spouse, or child and I have to say watching my husband go through the process of grief is excruciating.  I dread the day.  Today we have decided to leave the crowded anchorage and head to Virgin Gorda.  We spent the evening at Jumbies, the local beach bar, to catch the fire twirlers, which was fun.  It’s out 10^th Anniversary this week and we will be celebrating at Jost Van Dyke Island.  Happy Anniversary Sailing Hubby.