We welcomed Lisa and Joe Matulich (Anne's sister) to paradise. They arrived just in time for a pirate invasion on Green Turtle Cay.
We immediately set sail for the festivities. 
Green Turtle Cay, like so many Caribbean Islands, have an annual Carnival. Arts, crafts, local food and the famous Goombay beat attracts boaters and islanders from afar. Goombay music is to the Bahamas what reggae is to Jamaica. It has a fast paced beat and an infectious melody.
The Goombay music instruments consist of drums (can be anything from goatskin drum to trash can), rhythm sticks, rattles, conch horns, cowbells and a loud whistle. The local guys really get into it.
And the local girls show off their talents. They have the moves!
We were also treated to the Bahamian National Band. They played beautifully while marching through the crowd. They wore handsome uniforms of white and red with leopard skins adorning a few of the musicians.
A bit of rest for the gang on the seawall.
Pirates were lurking everywhere and capture was inevitable.
As usual, the pirates ended up fighting.
Lisa and Joe auditioned for Pirates Of The Caribbean. Look out Johnny!
After the fun, Lisa and Joe were happy to see their room and bed waiting for them. In the ensuing week, many naps were taken here. Don't forget when you get home, Lisa and Joe, rum drinks and then nap!
The ring toss is a local pastime that can consume competitive people. Welcome Lisa and Joe. We are glad to report they both mastered the intricate wrist movement to secure the ring on the hook. Joe measured the apparature so he can build one in Kevin and Michelle's yard. Just make sure the bar is open before play begins.
Catching a bite at the local restaurant. The TV was on so we got to see Sub-Tropical Storm Andrea blowing on us. The seas were up to 20 feet outside the reef and the guests got to see the captain and crew sleeping in the cockpit while at anchor. Those 30 knot winds can play havoc with your anchor so sleeping down below is out of the question. Fortunately we escaped unscathed unlike the powerboat next to us who broke his mooring line and ended up on da rocks. OUCH!
Stormy seas.
Last but not least is a bit of shopping. There are very few shops here....no malls. You have to look hard to spend your money but Lisa and Anne managed to do just that. We have the "shopping talent gene".
We immediately set sail for the festivities. Green Turtle Cay, like so many Caribbean Islands, have an annual Carnival. Arts, crafts, local food and the famous Goombay beat attracts boaters and islanders from afar. Goombay music is to the Bahamas what reggae is to Jamaica. It has a fast paced beat and an infectious melody.
The Goombay music instruments consist of drums (can be anything from goatskin drum to trash can), rhythm sticks, rattles, conch horns, cowbells and a loud whistle. The local guys really get into it.And the local girls show off their talents. They have the moves!
We were also treated to the Bahamian National Band. They played beautifully while marching through the crowd. They wore handsome uniforms of white and red with leopard skins adorning a few of the musicians.
A bit of rest for the gang on the seawall.
Pirates were lurking everywhere and capture was inevitable.
As usual, the pirates ended up fighting.
Lisa and Joe auditioned for Pirates Of The Caribbean. Look out Johnny!
The ring toss is a local pastime that can consume competitive people. Welcome Lisa and Joe. We are glad to report they both mastered the intricate wrist movement to secure the ring on the hook. Joe measured the apparature so he can build one in Kevin and Michelle's yard. Just make sure the bar is open before play begins.
Catching a bite at the local restaurant. The TV was on so we got to see Sub-Tropical Storm Andrea blowing on us. The seas were up to 20 feet outside the reef and the guests got to see the captain and crew sleeping in the cockpit while at anchor. Those 30 knot winds can play havoc with your anchor so sleeping down below is out of the question. Fortunately we escaped unscathed unlike the powerboat next to us who broke his mooring line and ended up on da rocks. OUCH!
Stormy seas.Last but not least is a bit of shopping. There are very few shops here....no malls. You have to look hard to spend your money but Lisa and Anne managed to do just that. We have the "shopping talent gene".
2 comments:
Looks like fun was had by all. Enjoy Mothers Day!!!!!
Claus
Ahh, the life: sailing, pirating, naps and rum drinks!
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