Mistress of the Wind: Culebra

March 19...Exciting times yesterday as we sailed away from our anchorage in Culebrita. Well actually it happened while having breakfast. Spotted a blow and some black moving around. Well, it turned out to be two whales, perhaps a mama and baby. They were around for quite some time and as we sailed away under careful watch to as not to hit them, we could see them behind us. Got the palpation going that's for sure.
Arrived in Culebra and had choice of many moorings but decided to head to Rosario for two reasons. One, Flamenco Beach is a 15 minute walk and two, probably less rolly and more protected!
A wonderful day at Flamenco and luxury with two umbrellas and beach chairs. A good walk along the beach as well.
March 22...We moved over to Melones yesterday. Snorkeling and walk into town with a stop at the Dinghy Dock of course. JB cooked dinner. Shrimp, fish and all sorts of good stuff. Yummy!

Today is Thursday, March 26th and we have had a couple of nice days here at Melones. One day we rented a golf cart and toured the island. Pleasant and fun. Stopped at dinghy dock restaurant for a big lunch, so much that dinner was very light with some cheese and French stick. Yesterday a quiet day but of course a stop for happy hour at Dinghy Dock. JB tried very hard without success to get a cab.....no one wanted to take a single rider to the airport. They all were waiting to get the passengers from the ferry. One even said ten o'clock was too early!

March 26...Well we are still here at Melones. We had planned to leave today for Palmas del Mar but on the advice of Lou we held back. Apparently swells getting into the marina are untenable. We were going to leave for Green Bay on Viequese but decided to stay put here for another day. Weather is warm, a bit overcast, windy and a bit swelly but figure we will take a walk, perhaps into town later on....at least I will. Good pictures to be posted at another time.