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Monday, February 9, 2015

Sailing in Turks and Caicos!

We have just returned from a week in the Turks and Caicos sailing with our friend Michael who has sailed his boat, Grey Haven, from Lake Ontario to the beautiful blue waters of the Turks.
This was our first view of the island of Providenciales from the plane when landing last week.


                                           Grey Haven waiting for us in in Sapodilla Bay:

    
Mark and Michael load up the dinghy with supplies at sunset. Heading out to Grey Haven, pictured in the distance:

Sunrise in Sapodilla Bay Feb 3


We had a rental car to explore the island for a couple of days. Here we are at a great little restaurant by the sea with our friend Michael. Mmmm Rum Punch for lunch!

Beautiful Grace Bay Beach area

                                                         Love the colour of the water!

                                                                We went swimming here!

The islands have the usual pet over population problems. There were some interesting billboards trying to educate people about spay and neuter. They have a great rescue community and a local organization adopts out dogs to people from overseas. They always need volunteers to transport dogs when flying home. I was on the list for a dog, but there were no adoptions to the Toronto area this week... I DID meet a great lady at the airport who was transporting a pregnant female dog to Kansas City. I hope all worked out well for her and she is happy in her home where she will be able to have her puppies and be well taken care of. It's so great to see people helping out and making a difference!

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