Grand Cayman

It was a 3 day sail from San Andres to Grand Cayman.  The first 24 hours were very rough and the last 24 were very nice, so on average a good trip.img_0529

Other than the occasional freighter we didn’t see many other boats.dsc_3485

The sunsets were fantastic, as usual.dsc_3490

The morning approach to Georgetown revealed all the cruise ships in port.dsc_3511

As the signs says, Welcome to the Cayman Islands.  There are actually three Cayman islands and we are in Grand Cayman.

Oh, looks who’s back…the ship jumper has resurfaced in Grand Cayman.  Welcome back Teresa, we missed you on our very rough 3 day sail from San Andres.img_1244

An overview of the Barcodere Marina from the top of our mast.dscf8271

The Georgetown yacht club in the evening from the foredeck of Sea Rose.

Don and Bob repairing the topping lift after it broke.dscf8282

Our last dinner with Don and Kay who joined us way back in Quepos, Costa Rica.  They will be leaving Sea Rose here in the Grand Caymans.  We are forever grateful for their assistance and friendship the last 6 weeks.  Grand Cayman has the best beaches in the Caribbean from what I have experienced.

…not bad sunsets either.

An honest woman.img_1245

I’m not sure these chickens can read English, but hanging out in front of a KFC could be life threatening.img_1259

We found sea water in the starboard sail drive, so we needed to pull Sea Rose out of the water for a closer inspection.

Sea Rose is a lot of boat when she is out of the water.  Fortunately, our issue turned out to be a false alarm.

Our good friends Giles (blue shirt) and Lisa arriving on British Airways from London, returned for another Sea Rose holiday which will take us from Grand Cayman to Cuba.img_1296

We spent two nights in a hotel while Sea Rose was out of the water being inspected, so we participated in the hotel activities while we were there.  Teresa trying to limbo.img_1347

Giles showing off his flexibility.

Giles and Lisa enjoying a dance together.

Sea Rose was finally ready to be placed back in the water.  Teresa was keeping a close eye on the process.

Once Sea Rose was safely back in the water we took the rental car for a ride to the other side of Grand Cayman and spent the day at Rum Point.

Nice beaches at Rum Point.

Teresa never met an animal she doesn’t like, even if it’s not real.

Selfie time.

Lisa and Giles at Rum Point.

Next stop Cuba!