Directional Winds

My blog title suggests that the wind is at our backs, moving us along in this lifestyle we have chosen.

But the wind is known to be changeable.

From Feb. 28th to Mar. 7th, on our Eastern Caribbean cruise, we experienced just how the winds can change.

We left Fort Lauderdale in the early evening just as the sun was setting and the lights of the city were beginning to twinkle. Calm,peaceful, and the feeling that we were in a large hotel.

That was the end of the calm seas. Each following day the wind increased. First it blew from the west as we travelled south. You get the idea! The ship began to roll from side to side.

In each succeeding day the winds increased and blew towards us, slowing our progress, then would change and speed us onto the next port.

Laying in bed at night we were lulled to sleep with a gentle roll from side to side. Nothing to cause any problems.

It was detrimental to our morning of snorkeling. The wind kept the waves washing us toward shore and caused the water to be slightly murky. Grin and bear it! I got to see some colourful tropical fish and a variety of coral.

Wherever the wind may blow, you will find Bob and Helen enjoying themselves. New experiences, new places to visit and new people to meet.