We are nearly back! The first few days will be spent in Grenada proper since we padded our transition to ensure we (and all our boat parts) not only made it here but also made it through customs. The good news it went off without a hitch and I must say putting an air tag in that check bag was very comforting to track the fact that is made it on the plane. The ferry isn’t available to Tyrell Bay (where the boat is) until Monday so we are just enjoying Grenada we best we can til then. We have a nice, air-conditioned hotel, are checking out the provisioning prices at the local grocery and enjoying happy hour on the beach. It’s a rough life.

What I have noticed about coming back to the islands and transitioning back into this culture is yes, we need to be more patient and island time is real. The sidewalks have holes, and, in the tropics, drainage is a priority.

Also, just how nice everyone is here. I feel like after walking around here that Grenada is safe, clean, and everyone says hello. The last obvious thing, which we were expecting but underestimated, was just how truly hot it is. Boy, have we become unacclimatized! It is 84 degrees at 7:00am and feels like 96 degrees with 100% humidity. You can’t help but sweat anytime you are outside. Right now, we have planned to do all our boat work ourselves which includes a new bottom job, simply putting the boat back together, and Ron has some engine work. Once we get to the boat, we will see how a test sand goes and if we are truly able to stand the heat. Due to the nature of the bottom paint (and the fact that it is copper based), Sailing Hubby will need to wear a respirator and technically should wear a “bunny suit,” although with the heat and I am unsure this will be doable. There is no plan B yet and with luck we won’t need one.

Grand Anse Beach is two miles of uninterrupted which sand beach and crystal-clear blue water.  It is supposedly one of the top 5 beaches in the world.  We will enjoy our Carib’s tonight (beer is always on the lose weight diet) and the work will start tomorrow once we get off the ferry in Carricou.