. . . And Don't Call Me Surly

February 8, Thursday

We had rain during the night and the wind blew hard all night but we both slept well.  One tube on the dinghy had been leaking badly since Don reinflated it so he cleaned out the valve for a second time and that seems to have done the trick 

We left the harbor around 10:00 and headed for St. Thomas.  It was a beautiful day and a great sail.  We anchored in Thomas Harbor outside the ferry dock at 14:30 to go check in with customs.  The water was very choppy and the dinghy motor quit on the way in.  I was gamely paddling with my hands while Don kept coaxing the motor.  It finally started and we finished the short ride in.  The customs officer was another sort of surly guy.  I think there is special customs training to teach them that if they don't have the natural bent toward surliness.

We left and checked out several anchorages before deciding to go into Lindbergh Bay, which is the one right near the airport.  It's a large bay with a sandy bottom and only three other boats anchored.  One side of it is a little industrial and one side is mountainous and residential.  Don checked out the airport and it's only a fifteen minute walk away.  We ate dinner outside and so far the rocking is pretty gentle.

Deb (via email)

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