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West Caicos Beach All to Ourselves

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Shadow dancing on a deserted West Caicos beach

About two weeks ago and a smooth, calm sea found us heading for West Caicos. The boys dropped us off and left us to do a spot of fishing. It was an incredible sight to see this long stretch of deserted beach that had become much wider as Hurricane Irene swept in tons of sand. It was low tide and the water was shallow for a ways out. The waves had created ripples and sand bars and pools of water with shells and interesting bits of debris. We had the beach to ourselves with only a few pelicans that swooped in occasionally to land and shared it only with the pelicans as they dive bombed for fish. What glorious entertainment for the afternoon!

The husbands head off for some fishing and look at those ripples and as a small sand bar forms

Sand ripples formed by the wave action made for interesting patterns in the sand

There were so many bird tracks along the ripples of sand and I was fascinated with all the patterns.

A beautiful shell lies in one of the ripplesand there were lots of bird tracks in the sand

 

The brown pelicans were amusing to watch and photograph but were a little leery of my presence

Probably one of my favorite shells, the sunrise tellin shell lying at the edge of the water, made for a beautiful photo.

Me and my shadow, strolling down a beach avenue!! Just me and my shadow, all alone and feelin' good!!

 

What a glorious day and a wonderful afternoon. We’re going to return to West Caicos as soon as the weather clears………GO AWAY MARIA!!!!

 

 

Marta

 

 

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Sapodilla Beach

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A red Flamboyant tree (Royal Poinciana) was ablaze with firey red orange blossoms and made a showy foreground for this photo taken with Sapodilla beach in the background.

The Royal Poinciana tree is flowering right now. It has bright red showy flowers that make this tree stand out. Take a look in the Bight as there's quite a few of them there.

My gorgeous daughter posed patiently while I took many photos......thanks babes!

Marta

 

 

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Sunshine and Shallow Seas

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Yet once again, we lazed the afternoon away in our favourite spot at Taylor Bay.

Yet once again, we lazed the afternoon away in our favourite spot at Taylor Bay.

We never get tired of lying in the shallow waters of Taylor Bay watching the rippling sand under the water as the sun dances and glints over the surface of the ocean.

We were joined by three vacationers who had put their beach chairs way out in six inches of water.....our boat was anchored only in about two feet

We were joined by three vacationers who had put their beach chairs way out in six inches of water.....our boat was anchored only in about two feet

Here they are lounging keeping cool as they gaze out over the ocean with Turtle Rock on the horizon.

Here they are lounging keeping cool as they gaze out over the ocean with Turtle Rock on the horizon.

Malaika heads back to the boat...she only had to swim the last few feet.

Malaika heads back to the boat...she only had to swim the last few feet.

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Blissful Beach of Our Own

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Anchored off our own private beach......a blissful weekend with two days of soaking up the sun and this beautiful little beach.

Anchored off our own private beach......a blissful weekend with two days of soaking up the sun and this beautiful little beach.

It’s been very rough these past few days on both sides of the island. We decided to head out and just stop off at little Bay Cay. So two days in a row, both Saturday and Sunday were spent enjoying the warm water out of the wind, picnic lunches and cold drinks……..yes, you guessed it….lots of beer!

The water was calm as the island blocked the strong wind that was blowing.

The water was calm as the island blocked the strong wind that was blowing.

Little Jack's first dip in the ocean...........he took it all in stride! Love his swim suit

Little Jack's first dip in the ocean...........he took it all in stride! Love his swim suit

You can tell that the wind kind of trashed the umbrella!!

You can tell that the wind kind of trashed the umbrella!!

A beach to ourselves........this certainly is an idyllic spot.

A beach to ourselves........this certainly is an idyllic spot.

Malaika had great fun playing under the umbrella as the tide came in.

Malaika had great fun playing under the umbrella as the tide came in.

Little island beach gal running and splashing in the water.

Little island beach gal running and splashing in the water.

A beach of our own........only in the Turks and Caicos you say?

A beach of our own........only in the Turks and Caicos you say?

A fun weekend with family and friends……….great company and a lot of laughs.

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Fool’s Regatta 2011

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What a great day we had at the annual Fool's Regatta held at the Children's Park in the Bight today.

What a great day we had at the annual Fool's Regatta held at the Children's Park in the Bight today.

We were a bit late today getting down to the Regatta as we had guests checking out and coming in. What a great afternoon on the beach watching all the hobie cat races, the Caicos Sloops and tug-o-war events, lots of food, drinks, music and raffle sale for all kinds of prizes . All the proceeds went towards the Provo Sailing Club kids sailing programme. The event was held down in the Children’s Park at the Bight and the beach was filled with people, locals and visitors having a fun time.

Mike, Barry and Mr. H in his distinctive sailing attire enjoyed the afternoon.

Mike, Barry and Mr. H in his distinctive sailing attire enjoyed the afternoon.

Here's Will one of the talented youngsters from the Provo Primary Steel Band that wowed the audience with their playing.

Here's Will one of the talented youngsters from the Provo Primary Steel Band that wowed the audience with their playing.

  

Ahoy Matey! This pirate was loving the steel band music.

Ahoy Matey! This pirate (the infamous Capt. Tim of Beluga fame) had a great time listening to the steel band music.

The Turks and Caicos Island Flag flies high as the Hobie Cats are waiting and lined up along the beach

The Turks and Caicos Island Flag flies high as the Hobie Cats are waiting and lined up along the beach

This little island miss absolutely loved playing in the water, red dress and all.

This little island miss absolutely loved playing in the water, red dress and all.

I think this cute fellow was hoping to get out for a sail

I think this cute fellow was hoping to get out for a sail

 

View of the beach at the Children's Park in the Bight

View of the beach at the Children's Park in the Bight

One of the highlights of the Fool's Regatta is the Caicos Sloop races

One of the highlights of the Fool's Regatta is the Caicos Sloop races

 

Sailing, teaching kids to sail......life doesn't get any better than this. Dave I believe is the originator of the Fool's Regatta and instrumental in all phases of planning and pulling this event off.

Sailing, teaching kids to sail......life doesn't get any better than this. Dave I believe is the originator of the Fool's Regatta and instrumental in all phases of planning and pulling this event off.

Thanks Dave, to you and all your helpers and workers for another successful, fun filled regatta. We’ll all be there next year and WE CAN’T WAIT!   

Mike and Barry with new friends Fabienne and Lissa here from our home town of Banff and Calgary. My neck sure needs some "trigger point" therapy

Mike and Barry with new friends Fabienne and Lissa here from our home town of Banff and Calgary. My neck sure needs some "trigger point" therapy ladies!!

For those of you that missed all the fun today, we hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us next year.

 

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Sunset Beach Wedding

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Our bride and groom, Tam and Derek were married yesterday at a beach wedding ceremony out at Leeward beach.

Our bride and groom, Tam and Derek meet each other outside their villa. They were married yesterday at a sunset wedding ceremony out at Leeward beach.

A beautiful wedding day, sunny blue skies and the seas were gentle and calm as Tam and Derek exchanged their “I Do’s” on Pelican Beach at Leeward. Tam and Derek pose for wedding photographs in the grounds of Harbour Club Villas.

A beautiful wedding day, sunny blue skies and the seas were gentle and calm as Tam and Derek exchanged their "I Do's" on Pelican Beach at Leeward. Tam and Derek pose for wedding photographs in the grounds of Harbour Club Villas.

The happy smiling couple pose for wedding photos amongst the greenery and flowers at Harbour Club

Tam was stunning in her satin bridal gown, a veil draped around her shoulders and a bouquet of purple and orange bouganvillea. Derek was handsome and dashing in his suit and orange tie to match his boutonnier ……… and see below!!
Yup............Derek had striped brown, orange and fushia socks to match the wedding flowers

Yup............Derek had striped brown, orange and fushia socks to match the wedding flowers

A moment to cherish as the bride and groom exchange vows as the sun slowly slipped into the ocean

A moment to cherish as the bride and groom exchange vows as the sun slowly slipped into the ocean

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Heric on a beautiful life together!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Heric on a beautiful life together!

The pink and golden rays of the setting sun made for an awesome photo of the bride and groom.

The pink and golden rays of the setting sun made for an awesome photo of the bride and groom.

We did it!! Smiles of love and happiness as the last orange pastel glow of the sun spreads across the evening skies.

We did it!! Smiles of love and happiness as the last orange pastel glow of the sun spreads across the evening skies.

Xin chúc mừng 2 bạn! Congratulations on your marriage!

Xin chúc mừng 2 bạn! Congratulations on your marriage!

Love those socks Derek...........we wish you all the happiness in the world and a long life of love and laughter together.

Love those socks Derek...........we wish you all the happiness in the world and a long life of love and laughter together.

Derek and Tam will enjoy another honeymoon week of fun in the sun and lots of diving. They will be diving with Flamingo Divers and are looking forward to hopefully seeing a whale shark. More on that in a future post.
Congratulations to you both!
Marta
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A Beach of Our Own

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A little beach all to ourselves on a pre Mother's Day cruise on Saturday afternoon.

A little beach all to ourselves on a pre Mother's Day cruise on Saturday afternoon.

A bit of a late start but we headed out of our little Marina at Harbour Club Villas to our own little piece of beach paradise shared only with the local “introduced”  iguana population (I saw two) and a cruising sting ray.

We moored the boat right off the little beach on Bay Cay

We moored the boat right off the little beach on Bay Cay

We decided to celebrate Mother’s Day a day early. The water was warm as I headed down the beach through the water to explore the rocks at the far end. The reflections were great and I came up with this photo of the boat moored in some pretty shallow waters right off the beach.

Play time on our own beach as I scrambled over the rocks taking photos.

Play time on our own beach as I scrambled over the rocks taking photos.

The rock iguanas were too fast for me today!  You can see Five Cays on the horizon looking towards the Shipyards and Sapodilla Bay beyond.

A surprise visitor cruised by between the two guys and close to the boat.

A surprise visitor cruised by between the two guys and close to the boat.

A friendly Stingray cruised along in the shallows, came right between the guys. Luckily I was on the boat at the time and managed to get a few photos.

Shows you how close to the boat it came and really close to the boys.

Shows you how close to the boat it came and really close to the boys.

Late afternoon and the sun is sinking lower in the sky creating a glistening and sparkling effect on the water.

Late afternoon and the sun is sinking lower in the sky creating a glistening and sparkling effect on the water.

The joy of afternoons like this one……….idyllic tropic scenery, good friends, a beer or two, or three or more, playtime on a deserted little beach, calm waters and soft sand, always hundreds of things to photograph and of course celebrating Mother’s Day.

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!

 

Marta

 

 

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