What have we done in the last four days? Not much other than Jorge working on the V-drive, which I might add is successfully back in the boat! He just needs to do some "finishing" work on it. As for me, well it was the regular . . . laundry, dishes, meal preparation, groceries. Oh, I did start spring cleaning and started oiling the teak inside the boat.

We had a potluck dinner aboard a Lagoon 440 Saturday night with another Lagoon owner of a 400 (we are out numbered by catamarans here). Both guys were a wealth of knowledge to Jorge and physically helped out with the V-drive. Three heads were better than one!

The Lagoon owners (Ryan and Diana) of the 400 left Sunday morning for the Bahamas.

While the engine compartment was open yesterday (Monday) Jorge also changed the oil, it was due.

We got together with Donna and Kirk from the Lagoon 440 for dinner last night. Our marina owner drove us to the Tiki Hut at Turtle Cover (just the other side of the island, less than a 10 minute ride) where we enjoyed a wonderful dinner and drinks. We caught a "jitney" back to the marina after dinner. Literally you just stand on the side of the road, a car drives by and honks the horn, you wave indicating yes you need a ride and they pick you up! We went to Donna and Kirk's boat once we were back at the marina where they gave us good tips on places to visit and places to avoid down south as they have just completed their tour of the south and are head home to the Annapolis area. They also gave us phones for different islands as well as guide books! It was sad to see them leave this morning for the Bahamas.

Jorge and Kim outside Tiki Hut, TCI.

L - R: Donna, Kirk, Kim.

The winds have been quite strong the last few days. The forecast is for them to diminish starting this afternoon. We are watching the gribs and Passage Weather very closely for our chance to leave. Providing Jorge gets his "finishing touches" completed today, we might be able to head for the DR as soon as tomorrow.