April 9, 2014
 Fantasy Island
Sunny and breezy

Selfie of Kaleigh and Susi

 Today we picked up my sweet girlfriend, Susi Q and her daughter, Kaleigh at the airport for a week’s visit to Island Sol. We were eager to get both the girls into the water as soon as we returned to the marina. Kaleigh, who has a degree in marine biology, was ready to dive in. We had a great snorkel at the reserve sign right off the reef and very close to the marina. A delightful afternoon was had by all. The resident 4’ barracuda, Woodie, was ever present and making us all just a little nervous. We see this guy every time we snorkel in this area; I guess he is guarding the place for Mr. Sherman.

 As Kaleigh and Susi had decided to get “open water” certified, we took a trip to Cayos Cochinois for 4 days. Our motor sail there (yes, the wind was on our nose, again) was good and as we neared the islands we all got more and more excited. This is our 4th trip here and we love this place, so unspoiled and beautiful. Best sunsets ever! We found a mooring ball in front of Turtle Bay Eco Resort and after they met the staff, got there first assignment to read Chapters 1 & 2 before being in class the next morning at 8 a.m. Poor Susi, her relaxing vacation has turned into a class with reading and in water instruction that has left her exhausted each night.  We did several dives here and yes, Kaleigh and Susi passed their tests with flying colors, both in the water and out.

The Girls with Clement