British Virgin Islands-Sailing Away!
Three weeks post-op from successful cancer surgery, I'm off to a new adventure! Thank you robotic surgery! This time an 8-day trip sailing around the British Virgin Islands captained by a close friend (Harry), with 5 of his friends and of course my trusty Taylor mini-guitar. The first night staying on Tortola was spent ashore. I deferred taking a cab choosing instead to walk 5 km around the island to meet the others. Given the lack of sidewalks and lights, not my wisest decision. But I got some exercise and a feel for the island architecture culture. I walked all the way around this island! Tortola is stereotypical 3rd world Caribbean with trash, dilapidated buildings, and ubiquitous chickens everywhere. But the people are more polite and friendly than most places around the world. Embarking on our voyage was an interesting adventure to see how to sail an ocean-going boat. My first time sailing overnight. The boat wa