We have spent most of our cruising time at anchor, either tucked inside some little cove or beside a town, and except for a very short spell in Roatan and Key West we haven't been tied to a dock. However, Vlad had to go back to the U.S. for a couple of days, and we decided that it made more sense for stay at a marina for a week, rather than have me alone at an anchorage. I would have a no good, very bad time on my own if a storm blew in and the anchor dragged. I'm sure I would manage, but that kind of thing is infinitely better with more than one person.
So we are docked at Red Frog Marina on Isla Bastimentos, which is a couple of islands over from Bocas Town, and we've been spoiling ourselves with water and power usage. You forget what it is like to not worry about having enough water to wash the dishes or whether you can run the fan and charge the camera batteries at the same time. I actually washed the boat the other day with fresh water! And soap! Also, we've been using two fans with lights turned on at the same time, while charging our electronics. It's mind boggling, really.
Anyway, we can't get too used to this extravagant lifestyle because it's back to the hook for us when Vlad returns and then just a couple more weeks in Bocas before we head to the San Blas.
Yeah, months later, I still feel all profligate and sinful for rinsing the dishes in flowing fresh water. =) If Vlad is coming by here at all, tell him to stop by for a drink!
ReplyDeleteAh, living the sweet life! He will be in Kemah on Wednesday, but I'm not sure for how long. I will tell him to stop by and visit if he gets a chance, though.
DeleteSoak it up while you can!
ReplyDeleteI totally feel you on not wanting to stay alone at anchor:D.
Now you are on a vacation from a vacation.
Oh, I most definitely am! Hope you guys are doing all right what with the Issac coming your way.
DeleteI kind of miss dock life and even Kemah too. What I miss most is the ability to drive. The water issue doens't bug me much and with the amount of sun we've had here and the generator and wind generator to back it up has been a blessing so power isn't much of an issue for me. But the ability to get somewhere quick due to me still working has been a problem.
ReplyDeleteI always said I would never go back to Kemah but I think that will change once I've gone around. Kemah has the best docks, great people, the best resturants (at least compaired to Florida) and it's all cheap.
Kemah is a great place to keep a boat, for sure. The slip rates are fantastic, especially considering its proximity to a major U.S. city. The prices are higher in Bocas del Toro, if you can believe it.
DeleteAnd, yes, we sometimes miss being able to just hop off the boat and go wherever we need to whenever we feel like it, but mainly it's a power and water issue for us.