Christmas at Sampson Cay

A belated Merry Christmas to all listeners. We spent the past week in one place, although we did move the boat to re-anchor twice, once to get in closer to shore and a second time to allow a fuel ship to make its turn in 30 knots of wind. We did not plan on being in Sampson Cay for the week but a combination of a strong cold front early in the week bringing strong winds for 5 days and very strong winds for two days as well as our desire to be in a place with a Christmas celebration all conspired to keep us in one place. And not a bad place at all. Sampson is a private cay with a resort and marina. They had the attendant bar, beaches, walking trails and many many sharks hanging out around the fish cleaning station. The resort also put on a nice Christmas buffet that was well attended.

With the winds dying down we have moved a few miles to the Pipe Creek area for some exploring and snorkeling among a patch work of small cays.

A couple of miscellaneous stories. Isabelle decided this week she wanted to try her mask and snorkel while we were at the beach. So we put it on and she was walking around in the water sticking her head in the water. Jake decided to provide a snorkeling lesson and while coaching her through the process put his hand on the back of her head and held her under. Isabelle did not seem to mind. Low and behold as we explored various coral reefs around Sampson Cay, Isabelle got in the water with her mask and snorkel and took off. Must have been the teacher.

On a separate and unrelated note. On Christmas Eve, Warderick Wells arranged to have Santa call on the VHF radio. We signed Jake and Isabelle up. So at 8:00 pm Santa calls them on the radio. Jake almost came out of his skin with excitement, racing up into the cockpit to try to see him. Santa asked where he was at and if he left his anchor light on. Jake answered his questions at a million miles an hour. Great fun.

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