Yard Work

Since we sold our house in Connecticut and moved into a condo in Maryland ten years ago, we haven’t missed yard work one little bit. This morning we took a hike to the other side of the island. On our way back George used our old—now rusty—clippers to trim some of the overgrowth on the trail. 

The numerous hiking trails are among the many reasons we like it here. There is always something to do. In the past we have also enjoyed snorkeling here but this week has been usually chilly so we may not get in the water this time. One of our other favorite activities at Hog Cay in the Ragged Islands is the daily 4 pm gathering at the tiki hut. It is BYOB with no food involved. No muss, no fuss. We socialize for about an hour to an hour and a half, then everyone returns to their boat after the sun sets. 

We received an update on the anchoring situation in George Town. It has been decided that no anchoring will be allowed within the Moriah Harbor Cay National Park boundaries. That is very bad news. It eliminates almost all of the anchorages available for protection from west winds. Yes, there are 34 mooring balls available in Red Shanks (where we were earlier this week) but that is not enough to accommodate all of the boats seeking a safe harbor during the high season (after the holidays.) Not surprisingly, a lot of cruisers—including us—are concerned. 

George clipping brush on the hiking trail. 

View from the trail. Breeze On is the second boat from the right. 

We normally take our trash to a designated bin or the dump, where it is burned. There is nowhere to take trash on this island so cruisers burn their own trash on the beach. Here I am tending the fire. 

Clouds as we were leaving the beach just at sunset last night. 

Tonight’s gathering at the tiki hut.