We woke up to overcast skies today and fully expected to get some rain. Fortunately that didn't happen but the overcast skies in the early morning were certainly welcomed by Jorge as he was continuing the installation of the solar panels. Gilbert was kind enough to come over and lend a hand. By the end of the day they were mounted although not totally secured down. The Honda generator was a God send in allowing Jorge to use all the electric tools!

The deck workshop.

The cockpit workshop.

Jorge and Gilbert installing the first solar panel.

By late morning the skies were clearing and it was warm although not unbearable. The installation had gone well except slower than what Jorge had hoped for but isn't that always the case.

There was no trip to town today but definitely a trip for real showers by the end of the day. After that we had happy hour aboard Serenada with Gilbert and Diana along with another couple, Dave and Rose, from Cloud 9 who we have been leap frogging with since New York state. Gilbert and Diana are leaving Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow and heading for Key Largo. Their kids are coming to spend the Christmas holidays with them there. We're not sure if we will do the Gulf Stream crossing together. It will depend on whether there is a weather window that we can take advantage of before their kids leave for Ontario.

Many times Jorge has made comments about the internet and how it has opened up the world. One of the comments on our blog was from previous owners of CS'ta Time! We knew Rick had bought the boat in Florida and it had been to the Bahamas but that was about all we knew. We now know that CS'ta Time is right back in her element having spent five winters in the Bahamas and on the hard in Florida during the summers. Super, we'll just put her on auto and she will be able to cross the Gulf Stream on her own! Thanks Donna and John for contacting us.

Tomorrow will be more work on the solar panels and maybe more provisioning.