She just loves those coloured hard boiled Easter eggs even though Papa gets to eat all the yokes.
Easter Sunday spent on the water with hard boiled Easter eggs, bunny cookies and chocolate eggs too.
Easter bunny cookies and turquoise water
Easter wishes to all.
Marta
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Check out this beautiful lunch spot right on the water in Blue Hills
Finally I made it out to one of my very favorite spots…..a gorgeous deck overlooking the water in Blue Hills. Horse-Eye Jack’s Bar and Grill has re-opened under new ownership and quite honestly, this has to be one of the musts when you come to Provo.
We had a delicious lunch just breathing in the amazing ocean scents and enjoying the colors and view.
How lucky we are to have this on our doorstep........lunch at Horse-Eye Jack's and the Margarita's are great!
Come on out to Horse-Eye Jack’s for lunch or dinner on the water. They open at 11 am so make sure you don’t miss this special island restaurant with the best views on Provo.
See you there soon!
Marta
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Smoothe sailing and see to the bottom waters.........that's our island home
Back at long last after a tough couple of months in Miami and two major surgeries. Time now to take a deep breath, slow down and recuperate.
Marta
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Wild orchids blooming at Harbour Club Villas over looking the sail boats in the Marina.
We enjoyed our first sunset of the first day of the new year in our favorite spot overlooking the marina. I had to include a beautiful Encyclia Altissima (orchid), the sun setting and some sail boat masts. Perfect end to a perfect day!
Hope 2012 is a great one for all!
Marta
Love the unique masks at Maskanoo tonight at Grace Bay
What a fabulous evening down on Grace Bay where the hugely anticipated 2nd annual Maskanoo was held. We thoroughly enjoyed the music and great island entertainment, kids and adults of all ages with and without masks, food and even face painting for the kids. Grace Bay Road was lined with vendors selling local food, drinks, arts and crafts and everyone turned out for all the fun and excitement.
Diamond plays the ripsaw
There were adults and kids, tourists and residents chatting or walking, many dancing and having a great time as they enjoyed traditional ripsaw music played by the Island Boys and then we all listened to the awesome voice of Turks and Caicos’ own Barbara Johnson.
What a cutie...love those big eyes.
David Bowen, Cultural Director jumped, danced and blew his whistle as he led the Maskanoo parade along Grace Bay Road.
The most amazing and sensational Maskanoo hat mask that I've every seen!
These youngsters were having such a fun time
Even little babes were taking in the festivities
Hand made mask with palm frond decoration
Maskanoo parade .. if you missed it you'll have to wait until next year!
Colorful costumes and people dancing to the music
Stunning hand made maskanoo woven hat with embroidery
What a glorious voice! Barbara Johnson sang for crowds at Maskanoo
Maskanoo banner stretched across the road
A captivating little miss in her Maskanoo attire.
David Bowen leading the parade at Grace Bay
There was lots of dancing in the streets down in Grace Bay. Hope you managed to get down to experience this wonderful event and if you didn’t, we’ll see you next year.
See you there!
Marta
Wishing you and yours joy, happiness, sunshine and much laughter
at this very special time of year.
Marta
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It must be that time of year again! I just saw my first Christmas Vine with its' stand out red flowers creeping over some native bush along the Venetian Road and near the villas at Harbour Club.
Every year as we head into December, I search the bush for these spectacular, showy red flowers. Sure enough there it was today…..the Ipomoea Microdactyla, also known as the Christmas Vine or Hog Potato Vine. Look around you as you are sure to sight it too.
Marta
Heading out of Harbour Club Villas and Marina for a day out on the waters of Provo's south side.
It’s another glorious sunshiney day in the islands with a gentle breeze blowing and calm clear waters. Pretty idyllic and just made for a boat ride. Just look at the beautiful colours of the water and this is what you can expect when you visit our stunning country. Book your trip today and we’ll see you soon!
Marta
Another spectacular sunset leaves the skies over the marina at Harbour Club Villas ablaze with fiery colours and a sliver of a moon appears
A beautiful night sky on Provo……….how lucky we are to live in such a glorious spot!
Marta
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Mike's photos of Harbour Club's newest resident.........a Caribbean Octopus
By the time I had run down to the docks at our villas…Harbour Club Villas and Marina….the octopus had disappeared. I was disappointed to say the least but left my camera down there in case our son Mike saw it again. Well, yes……..he came out apparently changing colours and with at least two foot tentacles. Mike was able to get the following photos.
You can see the distinctive blue-green colours with occasional mottled-brown markings
The Caribbean reef octopus is usually a solitary and are able to quickly change colour using specialized cells in their skin known as chromatophores.
Trying to hide in under the ledge of the rocks underneath the floating docks at Harbour Club Villas and Marina
Close up of the octopus' bulbous head
The Caribbean Reef Octopus lives in hidden, rocky lairs that are difficult to locate. Their lairs are usually created in shallow warm waters.
Its colour range is incredibly large; it can change from crimson to green, bumpy to smooth.
The Octopus is difficult to describe because it changes color and texture in order to blend into its surroundings. It can weigh around 3.3 lb or 1.5 kg.
It can move pretty fast but Mike got some amazing shots!
Beautiful colours and constantly changing !
It feeds on a wide array of animals including primarily crustaceans as well as small fish and bivalves. This octopus species often feeds by spreading its webbed arms to form a canopy to net its prey.
Thanks to my son Mike for these great photos of our new resident reef octopus and perhaps you’ll be able to see them for yourself when snorkeling or diving here in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Marta