Oct 13 1715hrs
Greetings,
We are in Cienfuegos for the end of our time in Cuba. The passage from Cayo Ingles was okay. A bit rough for about four hours in the middle but the last few hours, running along the coast, were calm and beautiful. We’ll be looking for a good weather window between now and the 18th to head to the Caymans.
So, this morning, (wait, your going to love this) Capt Johne replaced an O-ring in the water maker. No, not just for fun, or because he hadn’t taken it apart in over a week. It was leaking again. It’s working for the moment. Until the next o-ring goes.
Oct 14 0800hrs
Last night, when we checked the weather for the next passage, it was showing very calm for mid next week. Yea!!! After that we had a lovely dinner in a great old colonial building with one of those central court yards. There was a very good pianist and singer adding to the atmosphere. The food wasn’t outstanding but very enjoyable (which is high praise from my experience eating out in Cuba). After dinner, walking back through town, we walked passed an art gallery that was having a little concert. The front doors were open and there was a small crowd watching from outside. We joined the crowd and listened to the six flautist group play a couple of very fun pieces. Then a guitarist and singer came on and did a couple of songs. It was very fun and exciting to just happen across that kind of local cultural experience.
Oct 16 1940hrs
There’s a restaurant near the marina that’s an old, elaborate, Moorish style palace. Its has a terrace roof bar that has a great view of the river and harbor. We enjoyed a drink on the terrace Sunday evening followed by dinner down stairs. The building is beautiful but way over done. But I’m glad we got to see it.
Yesterday morning we walked to the old cemetery which has a lot of wonderful marble sculptures. After we got back to the marina and took care of checking out we left Cuba yesterday afternoon. We had less than 2ft waves all the way to Grand Cayman which is where we are right now. We got here early this afternoon. The check in process here was about the easiest I’ve run across. The officials were all very pleasant, helpful, and laid back. We’ll be leaving tomorrow afternoon to catch the continued calm seas down to Providencia. I would like to spend a little more time here but I far prefer calm cruising. I’m looking forward to spending the morning ashore before we head out, and I’ll look forward to coming back sometime.
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This began many years ago for Johne. Somewhere along the way, he decided that someday he would have a boat and sail around the world. Through the years bits and pieces of the dream have changed, but the one thing that has remained the same was the desire to see the world from the deck of a boat. In July of 2000 the opportunity presented itself. Johne found a boat in Florida that was literally a "fire sale." The galley had caught fire and destroyed the housing, but the potential was there. Johne and Susie made the leap. They bought the boat and moved from Reno, NV to Ft. Myers, FL. Immediately they began the process of tearing down the old and rebuilding the new. By December of that year, all that was left, was a good, solid hull. For the past several years, Johne has build Second Star almost entirely by hand. Built with love and fueled by desire. Now that the construction has nearly reached completion we would like to share our dream with you. Please join us as we head out for the adventure of a lifetime.
What's in a name? It is supposed to be bad luck to rename a boat. In this case, however, the old boat died, and a new boat has reemerged from the ashes. "Second Star" comes from a quote, "second on the right and straight to morning." Recognize it? It is Peter Pan's directions to Neverland.
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This began many years ago for Johne. Somewhere along the way, he decided that someday he would have a boat and sail around the world. Through the years bits and pieces of the dream have changed, but the one thing that has remained the same was the desire to see the world from the deck of a boat. In July of 2000 the opportunity presented itself. Johne found a boat in Florida that was literally a "fire sale." The galley had caught fire and destroyed the housing, but the potential was there. Johne and Susie made the leap. They bought the boat and moved from Reno, NV to Ft. Myers, FL. Immediately they began the process of tearing down the old and rebuilding the new. By December of that year, all that was left, was a good, solid hull. For the past several years, Johne has build Second Star almost entirely by hand. Built with love and fueled by desire. Now that the construction has nearly reached completion we would like to share our dream with you. Please join us as we head out for the adventure of a lifetime.
What's in a name? It is supposed to be bad luck to rename a boat. In this case, however, the old boat died, and a new boat has reemerged from the ashes. "Second Star" comes from a quote, "second on the right and straight to morning." Recognize it? It is Peter Pan's directions to Neverland.
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