Vacation

   Just as topical storm Chantel was passing the island of Hispanola, we boarded a plane to visit our family and friends. The storm veered more south than originally predicted so the north coast, and our anchorage didn't see much bad weather. What a relief.
  We will be spending time and getting caught up with all the things that we missed since we left almost 1 year ago. How time flies....

A site about Luperon

http://www.popreport.com/FeatureArticles/Luperon.html

 

Spending time with grand-daughter and nieces

 

 

 

Independence Day

     
      Today, July 5th we had a fiesta in honour of Canada, USA, the DR and all the Caribbean countries and called it Independence Day. We all brought a favourite dish share with other party goers. The main street was blocked so we could set up a volleyball net. We had a very competitive game to work up an appetite.
  It seemed like the whole town turned out including the local dogs. Most of the favourites are now sporting new collars as a way to protect them, without they are considered a stray. They must always be wary of the never-ending motorcycle and car traffic that travels usually way too fast for this little road.

  When the dinner bell finally rang, more than 100 men, women and children were served. The dogs feasted on the scraps and bones from the BBQ.

We have our speakers inside the car, with the thumping music way too loud.
 Imagine how loud this was. Approximately 1000 watts, but the whole block hears it.
Worth more than the car itself..........  The Dominican way.!!!

Canada Day

  Many years ago, my aunt Flo, who is no longer with us gave us a large flag "for the boat", so yesterday I hoisted it first thing in the morning. There are  6 boats out of the approximately 60 here in the harbour that are Canadian, so we celebrated along with them having a BBQ on the beach. Along with a Texan, who was born in Ontario and John on Jacasso who was our token American, we had a great time.
  Just off this beach is the site known as the Pinzon Anchorage which was the place where Martin Pinzon anchored to trade with natives after sneaking away with one of Columbus' ships. It is now used as a favourite swimming area.
Five provinces, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick,and Quebec were represented at the party.
 The cutest Canadian award went to the girls from s/v Necesse, who are from Calgary and have always lived on a boat. They sure made us miss our grandkids.

Proud to be Canadian.