We were happy to host our friend Tana over the Christmas week. She's been sailing with us as well as Rob's parents, over the last couple of decades. Yes, there is a fountain of youth on Shindig. :)
Our visit started Christmas Eve, with an impromptu dinner ashore with 10 others. Then a Christmas day potluck, turkey and ham provided, with impressive dishes coming out of small galleys. We left Barra and started our exploration south, re-tracing many of the spots we'd discovered with Bryan. Lots of snorkeling, hiking, shopping, eating, and lounging pool side when available.
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Merry Christmas!!!!! Tana brought a suitcase of supplies for Shindig
Coffee, Wine, Trader Joes goodies |
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Captain Rob and two reindeers |
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Hike to hidden beach from Grand Bay resort in Barra |
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Underwater Yoga |
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The plentiful Puffer Fish |
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Ensenada Carrizal is a snorkeler's paradise with schools of fish amidst coral reefs |
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Rob and Tana both snorkeled with underwater cameras - hence the great photos |
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Cave and Wall diving at Ensenada Carrizal |
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Rob spotted this octopus on the coral reef |
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Lunch at Rey's at Playa la Boquita (Santiago Bay) |
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Bonita Fishing on the way to Santiago |
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View of Santiago Bay looking East |
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Rob and Rob - Las Hadas |
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