Thompson Bay
The storms missed us yesterday afternoon, but not early this morning. I was sound asleep and oblivious to all of the excitement. When we woke this morning Barry filled me in on what I missed. Around 1:00 am, heavy rain started. By 3:30 it was still raining, the wind had shifted 180-degrees, and lightning frequently brightened the sky. By 5:30 Crossroads had almost completed a full rotation on the anchor and the rain had stopped. I was happy that the decks got a much-needed rinse and that the clouds were moving out. The morning was spent deep cleaning the inside of the boat and restocking the pantry from the commissary. After showers and lunch, we lowered the dinghy and visited the small Cruisers Beach.
Barry and I made a few passes up and down the sand before being joined by Kelly (Untethered). Our dinghies floated peacefully in the still water as we made several more laps. The afternoon was warm with strong sunshine and very light wind. We returned to Crossroads in the late day sunlight which added drama to the clouds.
Following dinner, we watched the sunset from the flybridge. The large fluffy clouds glowed golden with the evening's colors before the sun bid farewell. Tomorrow looks like our best day to explore before the next front rolls through.
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