A Special Day With The Boyz

White Bluff to Governor's Harbour  |  .5 Hours  |  1.3 Miles   

A peaceful night was what we were looking for in the anchorage behind Levi Island, and that's exactly what we enjoyed. Soon after the sun rose we relocated to Governor's Harbour which was already busy with all sorts of activity. A large "mail boat" was unloading at the government dock as we claimed our anchoring spot. Stacks of newly arrived palletized goods were lined up and down the waterfront. Off our starboard side a flock of birds engaged in a feeding frenzy that lasted several minutes. We lowered the dinghy and prepared for a trip to shore by checking the tide tables. Low tide was to arrive at 1:39 so we anchored in knee-deep water to ensure the dinghy would be floating when we returned. Once onshore we picked up two special companions for the day. While Glenda and Greg enjoyed an afternoon with hometown friends, Barry and I had the pleasure of leading my favorite pups, Jaxon and Cooper (The Boyz), on a tour of the neighborhood. We started out at the Fish Fry which had received a new paint job since the last time we were here. The side streets were our preferred paths to avoid traffic and take advantage of shade. The sun was strong and I feared the pavement would get too hot for their little puppy paw pads.     

Cooper and I took the lead and eagerly explored every new smell. Barry and Jaxon seemed to not have the same sense of urgency. Our first stop was the bakery where Barry went in and picked up a fresh loaf of cinnamon raison bread. The Boyz and I stayed outside in the shade and all three of us enjoyed a water break on the cool concrete. When we started on our way again, I had taken control of both leashes and was definitely in my Happy Place. All along our travels bright red bougainvillea and lush green palms dominated the landscape. Two giant red hibiscus blooms acted as stop signs. The Boyz and I paused and snapped a photo.

Turned out the hibiscus were on the property of Frigates. This restaurant was a long-time fixture in Rock Sound and recently moved to this new location. The Boyz enjoyed laying on the cool stone patio floor while we had lunch. Cooper couldn't understand why there were no crumbs falling his way. Afterwards, our tour continued toward a stand of large palms. We still had a few stops to make. I would not have guessed that a dead palm frond would have been the most interesting thing on our trek, but it sure seemed so to these guys. Barry went into the grocery store while we waited in the shade. I went into the gift shop while Barry and The Boyz stayed outside. We walked across the ball field to the government building and once again rested in the shade with a water break. Barry enjoyed the relaxed pace of today's walk. The sandbar and shallows caught our eye as we walked back along the waterfront road. 

It was more than an hour past low tide, but the water had not yet returned enough to free the dinghy from the sand. Jaxon and Cooper were very patient as Barry and I drug the dinghy out to freedom in knee-deep water. I took The Boyz back home and sat with them for a while. All three of us were tired from our expedition and enjoyed some quiet time. From the upper deck of Paradigm Shift I had a good view of Barry aboard Crossroads. When Glenda and Greg returned, I said "goodbye" to The Boyz and returned to Crossroads to read for a while before dinner. The view of the charming Governor's Harbour waterfront provided a frequent distraction. Activity at the Fish Fry increased and the music spread across the anchorage. A full moon rose to the east, as the sun set in a cloudless sky to the west. An accompanying green flash was a perfect close to a special day.