December 11, 2014
It is with mixed emotions that we plan to leave Miami shortly and transit to the Bahamas.
It is with some sadness that we prepare to leave Miami. We have been here for a little over a month, and have had a great time. Miami is a vibrant and interesting city that we have grown to like very much.
When people imagine cruising on a sailboat, they naturally think about tropical islands and deserted white sand beaches - and certainly that is something that we experience in the Bahamas. But another aspect of cruising can be immersing in a city like Miami for an extended period of time - maybe call it 'urban-cruising'. Seeing the sites yes, but doing everyday things like shopping, doing laundry, and riding mass-transit also makes you feel like a real part of the city.
Goodbye Miami - we will be back!
But it is with gladness that we think about transiting to the beautiful Bahamian islands and seeing our many Bahamian friends.
Whether in Miami or the Bahamas, meeting people from other cultures is what makes travel special. As we meet, spend time with, and get to know 'them' - they magically become 'us'.
In the 'nuts and bolts' category - we plan to leave Coconut Grove on Thursday afternoon around 3 PM and transit the Gulf Stream to West End, Grand Bahama overnight. This allows a daylight departure from Biscayne Bay and a Friday morning arrival at Old Bahama Bay Marina in West End. Any Gulf Stream crossing must be taken very seriously with the strong current and large amount of commercial traffic. We will post some location updates while underway and another blog entry after arrival.
Tom
Moored Coconut Grove
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