Sunset On A Full Day

Day 278  |  Marathon    

We were busy from the outset this morning trying to get everything in order before we returned the rental car at noon. We made stops at the Post Office and then headed over to the UPS Store to make some copies of our passports and vessel documentation and insurance for entry into the Bahamas. Fifteen cents a copy, nice Ricoh machine, not bad for self service. The best part was that we were both offered jobs without being told we were overqualified. We politely declined, but told the lady at the counter that we'd reconsider in four months. We then headed to Publix for a final roundup of the usual perishables plus a few other things that somehow found their way into the cart. When everything was stowed away in its proper place, I headed to the pool for several hours of ME time (reading, floating, napping, repeat) while Barry finalized the installation of the watermaker wiring and cover.

Our final package arrived today via FedEx -- our Bahamian sim cards. We hope all goes smoothly with the transition of our phones and that we'll enjoy consistent internet service when we get there. Jan and Lee on Shangri-La pulled in late this afternoon after a rough trip. We had first met them during our stay in Sturgeon Bay, WI, back in late August and they call Beaufort (NC) home. We all agreed to meet at the marina restaurant in time to watch the sun set from the patio. I got one final load of laundry going before we left. The best thing about our combo unit is you don't lose time waiting for the changeover from washer to dryer. The sunset was decent, the food and company both excellent. We returned to Crossroads by 8:30 and the clothes were done.

Tomorrow will be windy and rainy as a cold front blows through. We will spend our final day with Miss Utah and make one last road trip together to a nautical flea market in Key Largo. It has been such a treat to travel with Chris and Roger since early October. It will be difficult to say good ... I can't do it just yet.