"Iggy" the Iguana

So, as you all have read, Allan's Cay is the home of giant iguanas. These pre-historic beasts are about 3 feet long and love hanging out on the beach in the sun. Trudie, Ian and I decided to dinghy to the opposite side of the island to escape a stiff breeze and get some water/beach time. T spread her towel on the beach to catch some rays, Ian was snorkeling and I was wading in the water, and walking the beach. Well, out of the brush comes "Iggy" a three foot reptile who wanted to share his favorite beach. The iguana, boldly strutted to HIS favorite spot (which happened to be exactly where T was laying) and got to about 5' from T and stared at her. T was less than thrilled, but appeared willing to share the beach with HIM. (A day before, T would have retreated to the dinghy) Eventually, T and Iggy bonded and both became comfortable with each other, realizing they had something in common.....sunbathing. As time passed, Iggy must have become very relaxed....for suddenly he stood up , stiffened, started "straining", cocked his right rear leg and his eyes closed half-way (literally).....I shouted "oh my god" as he took a big old _ _ _ _ right there next to T. She screamed, "OOOOO.....YUCK !!!!" Ian and I started laughing so hard we could hardly speak. Iggy took a couple of steps, laid down, spread-eagle and promptly fell asleep in the sun. Typical male........(some things haven't changed in 200 million years of evolution !)

We left Allan's yesterday just before noon, and had a quick sail (< 10 nms) to Norman's Cay. When we entered, we were the only boat in the anchorage....kind of disconcerting, "did we fail to get the memo ?" But we were quickly joined by a couple of other boats...including a grey beard. (I will explain "grey beards" in another post). We have not yet left the boat this morning as we have been busy having coffee and french toast (laced with Black Strap Rum) for breakfast. There is a beach bar called Mc Duff's on the island which we intend to check out and will probably do some New Year's celebrating there....

Ian has charted a seaplane to pick him up tomorrow. So, we will spend the next couple of days here as a front is predicted to roll through Fri late afternoon through Sat AM; so, we want to stay here in this "all weather" harbor. We will then decide where we go next depending on our water supply and weather.

So, THE CREW wishes you all a very Happy New Year's from the tropics.

THE EX-PATS