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Fools Regatta 2010

Saturday, June 19th, 2010
Fun day at this year's Regatta held on the beach at the Bight park

Fun day at this year's Regatta held on the beach at the Bight park

Tents, music, hotdogs and hamburgers, beer, rum and sodas, Hobie Cat races, Caicos Sloop races, raft races, tug o’ war events…….I’ve never seen as many people enjoying themselves as we did today. The annual Fool’s Regatta was a huge success and lots of fun.

Those Hobie Cats skimmed over the water at such a fast pace even though there was a brisk wind and white caps on the ocean

Those Hobie Cats skimmed over the water at such a fast pace even though there was a brisk wind and white caps on the ocean

The Caicos Sloops sailed past.........I was late getting down to the beach and didn't get to see them race.

The Caicos Sloops sailed past.........I was late getting down to the beach and didn't get to see them race.

These kids and their Dad had a blast doing the tug o' war

These kids and their Dad had a blast doing the tug o' war

There were adult teams and kid's teams as they tugged and pulled against each other often collapsing in a large heap on the sand

There were adult teams and kid's teams as they tugged and pulled against each other often collapsing in a large heap on the sand

The Turks and Caicos Islands flag flew proudly ontop of one of the rafts while a Caicos Sloop lay at anchor just off the shore

The Turks and Caicos Islands flag flew proudly ontop of one of the rafts while a Caicos Sloop lay at anchor just off the shore

The Fool’s Regatta used to be held on April Fool’s day and was a chance for everyone to get together, sail and have a good time at the beach. The highlight of the afternoon is always the Great Raft Race where hand made, unique watercraft powered only by paddles,  race and try to get across the finish line with craft intact and in one piece and with all crew on board. Tomorrow’s blog will show you some of these great imaginative rafts.

 

Marta

 

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Provo Ponies… Riding on the beach

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
What a treat to see Provo Ponies' Camille and her group out at Long Bay beach.

What a treat to see Provo Ponies' Camille and her group out at Long Bay beach.

We went out to Long Bay beach and started walking from the future site of another hotel. The kite boarders were out in full force and it was fun watching them jumping and twirling and racing across the shallow waters out there. We were fortunate to see Camille from Provo Ponies who had her group out for a leisurely ride along the beach. I caught this great photo as Camille’s horse pranced out of the water and her dog seemed to want to play along.

Meet Cowboy as he heads to cool off in the water

Meet Cowboy as he heads to cool off in the water

Cowboy is a Paso Fino……these horses were originally shipped to Provo from the Dominican Republic and when Camille rescued them, they were showing signs of abuse. Camille and friends nursed them back to health and eventually became Provo Ponies.

Enjoy a horseback ride along an amazingly beautiful stretch of beach when you are next here on Providenciales. The warm sun, the turquoise ocean, true blue skies and miles of deserted beach will make for a horseback ride to remember.

Marta

 

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Power Boat Charters

Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Wow....what a gorgeous cruiser.........the boat I mean but Captain Keith was impressive too with bow tie and striped jacket.

Wow....what a gorgeous cruiser.........the boat I mean but Captain Keith was impressive too with bow tie and striped jacket.

Last night at South Side Marina which is adjacent to Harbour Club Villas’ Marina, we enjoyed a wonderful evening of champagne and a delicious buffet to celebrate the launching of Captain Keith’s luxury island charters. We walked down from the villas to our Marina docks and took a look at ”Foot Loose” lit up for the party and the Christmas season. What a beautiful and elegant power cruiser she is!!

Champagne and deluxe seating on board Foot Loose

Champagne and deluxe seating on board Foot Loose

Motor out along the southern coastline or out to French Cay and West Caicos, perhaps a trip to South Caicos or even Grand Turk. You’ll be whisked away to deserted cays, do some snorkeling, total relaxation and when you get hungry, you’ll be served a sumptuous champagne buffet.

Captain Keith at the controls as he celebrates with some champagne

Captain Keith gave us a tour of the boat and sits at the controls as he celebrates with some champagne

Freedom Luxury Charters is open for business. Enjoy cruising onboard Foot Loose. Email me for more information and I’ll put you in touch with Captain Keith.

 

Happy Island Cruisin’ at your leisure. All the best Keith and much success.

 

Marta

 

 

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The Little Caribbean Mermaid

Friday, December 4th, 2009
Benjamin the lobster fisherman, his faithful potcake Lucky meet an old woman who lures him into searching for a ring under the sea.

Benjamin the lobster fisherman, his faithful potcake Lucky meet an old woman (Josie Smith) who lures him into searching for a ring under the sea.

A simply stellar performance………I’m stunned at the depth of talent on display this evening at the first night performance of The Little Caribbean Mermaid and the Enchanted Ring. I’m not sure what I expected exactly but it was the most entertaining, fun filled evening full of laughter, comedy, to the point “in-jokes” about PPC, Lime and even JoJo the dolphin was part of the act.

Widow Bling (Asa from Caicos Adventures fame) was hilarious decked out in all "her" finery

Widow Bling (Asa from Caicos Adventures fame) was hilarious decked out in all "her" finery

Benjamin (Michael Burchill) and Lucky (Ian Arthur)explore under the sea searching for the ring and meet the beautiful Isabella (Alison Capron) and her best friend Queen Lareefah (Cora Malcolm) the Queen Angelfish.

Mermaid Isabella captivated not only the audience but Benjamin too

Mermaid Isabella captivated not only the audience but Benjamin too

Spectacular underwater sets, superb costumes and all the characters in the production kept the audience enthralled as they were drawn into participating in the performance. Shouts of laughter as the audience screamed “Behind you, Behind you” as the infamous Lionfish (Mervin Forbes) put in an appearance.

The Lionfish carries off with SALT and PEPPA (wannabe SPICE types!)

The Lionfish carries off with SALT and PEPPA (wannabe SPICE types!)

Salt (Matthew Williams) and Peppa (Bernard Rodriguens) the two bumbling secret agents made the audience laugh at their antics as the story unfolded.

Queen Lareefah with fishy friends

Queen Lareefah with fishy friends

Handsome King Neptune with his gold trident

Handsome King Neptune (Addison Stoddard) with his gold trident

Unforgettable dance numbers and singing had the crowd clapping in time to the up tempo music

Unforgettable dance numbers and singing had the crowd clapping in time to the up tempo music

JoJo the dolphin put in a surprise appearance

JoJo the dolphin put in a surprise appearance

This little boy (he was a pufferfish) was in a fantastic costume.

This little boy (Cole Nickson, the pufferfish) was in a fantastic costume.

The spotted drum fish (Aphrah Groves) had a swimming good time as he drummed his way through the show

The spotted drum fish (Aphrah Groves) had a swimmingly good time as she drummed her way through the show

 

Dave Volkert as Benjamin's father had the crowd in stitches

Dave Volkert as Benjamin's father had the crowd in stitches

No comment!!

No comment!!

 

King Neptune (Addison) and his queen (Josie) at the finale

King Neptune (Addison) and his queen (Josie) at the finale

This little one upstaged Isabella, the mermaid (sorry Alison!) as she danced up a storm in front of us.

This little one upstaged Isabella, the mermaid (sorry Alison!) as she danced up a storm in front of us.

 

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!!! What a resounding success…….we had such a good laugh and it was a great way to start off the Christmas season. 

Jayne the writer and Mickey the "go to boy" in their usual every day attire....well it's the only photo of them that I have!!

Jayne the writer and Mickey the "go to boy" in their usual every day attire....well it's the only photo of them that I have!!

I musn’t forget to mention that Jayne from Flamingo Divers wrote the script and Meryl Cooper was the director. Performances are at Brayton Hall on Dec 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 at 7 pm nightly with a matinee at 2 pm on Saturdays. Tickets are available at Unicorn Books, IGA Graceway, Saltmills Diner and IGA Gourmet.

For a great evening of laughter and entertainment take in the show on one of the above days or go again as it’s worth seeing over and over again!!

 

Break a leg!!

 

Marta

 

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Conch Festival

Saturday, November 28th, 2009
The annual Conch Festival was held this afternoon down in Blue Hills

The annual Conch Festival was held this afternoon down in Blue Hills

The Turks and Caicos Conch Festival is held each year in Blue Hills and today was the day for fun and conch tasting. The weather was a little cloudy but nonetheless all kinds of delectable conch dishes were prepared and samples served up by the islands best restaurants.

Delicious servings of conch were tasted by the crowds attending this annual event

Delicious servings of conch were tasted by the crowds attending this annual event

The 6th annual Conch Festival had all kinds of events from marching brass bands, our island queen’s were in attendance, conch blowing, cultural performances, Mojito contest along with my favourite event… the Bamberra Rum Junk A Noo Rush.

Junkanoo is a must to see and enjoy........Blue Hills is the place to be.

Junkanoo is a must to see and enjoy........Blue Hills is the place to be.

You can't help but dance along with the drum beats, whistles and bells.

You can't help but dance along with the drum beats, whistles and bells.

The colourful costumes of the swirling dancers combined with goatskin drums, cowbells, horns and other instruments. Everyone joins in as the performers go through some wild and uninhibited dancing as they bang on drums and move down the Blue Hills road.  The word “rush” is given to this all-out form of dancing in the streets as people “jump up” to the island rhythms.

Mark your calendars.  November is the month for the conch festival so come join us on Provo.

 

Marta

 

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Tiki Hut Halloween

Saturday, October 31st, 2009
A pretty lady bug and a scarey witch with skeleton hands.

A pretty lady bug and a scarey witch with skeleton hands.

When Doug Camozzi puts on a Halloween party, it’s the only place to be especially since Michael Jackson and Elvis were sighted. The parking lot by the Tiki Hut was full of bumble bees, pirates, fairies, monsters, princesses and others too numerous to mention. Even Dorothy (aka Chevette) was there and took a break to sit on Scarecrow’s knee!

Michael was joined by some of his scary friends.

Michael was joined by some of his scary friends.

Dorothy and pumpkin Scarecrow made a lovely couple

Dorothy and pumpkin Scarecrow made a lovely couple

I’ve never seen so many colourful, imaginative costumes and so many people were dressed up from 10 week old baby fairies to toga clad Caesars and we all thought “Nicky Nicolette” had simply the most gorgeous legs!  Corey Forbes and friend provided Caribbean music, there were face painters decorating kids’ faces, the jumping castles for the kids along with an assortment of games and of course delicious food……..a grand buffet or burgers and fries served up by the great Tiki Hut staff . Drinks were over flowing too!

This gory and gastly duo were enough to scare everyone away

This gory and gastly duo were enough to scare everyone away

 

It's a family fun affair for kids of all ages big and little too.

It's a family fun affair for kids of all ages big and little too.

Lil' Miss Glamour gal with her splendid hat was a hit.

Lil' Miss Glamour gal with her splendid hat was a hit.

These two little munchkins were so adorable and cute

These two little munchkins were so adorable and cute

Even little babies got into the fun of the night.......she's so precious!

Even little babies got into the fun of the night.......she's so precious!

This couple dressed in Roman togas ate grapes and waved cooling fans

This couple dressed in Roman togas ate grapes and waved cooling fans

Contrary to rumours, Nicolette and Jungle Man/Tarzan did not arrive at the party together

Contrary to rumours, Nicolette and Jungle Man/Tarzan did not arrive at the party together

 

No we're not the three Musketeers!!!

No we're not the three Musketeers!!!

Doug, in costume, sure knows how to throw the best parties.

It's Doug under that costume and he sure knows how to throw the best parties.

Well guys, if you weren’t at the Tiki Hut this evening you missed out on all the fun! Thanks Doug and all the  Tiki Hut helpers. We’re going to be there for sure next year and I can’t wait. I have so many more photos but can’t post them all. Be sure to head down to the Tiki Hut in Turtle Cove for lunch or dinner………great specials of the day, great food and even greater friendly staff and service.

See you there!

 

Marta

 

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Cannons at Ft. St. George Cay

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Ania snorkels to try and find the canons lying in shallow water.

Ania snorkels to try and find the cannons lying in shallow water.

In 1798 the work on Ft St George was begun. A detachment of 2oo men was sent from Jamaica and they brought with them cannon and other equipment. The unit was from the 67th Royal Hampshire Regiment and when supplies failed to arrive from Nassau, these men experienced real hardship. They had to depend on fish and locally grown corn and as a result some 30 were lost through illness and death.

A marker lies buried in the sand on Ft St George Cay

A marker lies buried in the sand on Ft St George Cay

Ensign Neil Campbell was the commander and he persisted in erecting the fort on St. George’s Cay, guns were mounted and barracks and storeroom finished.

Two cannons lie in a few feet of water and are covered with marine growth

Two cannons lie in a few feet of water and are covered with marine growth

It is thought that there are five or six cannons lying in the water in an arc pointing out to sea.  Whenwe were there, we saw two that were pretty much buried in the sand and overgrown with marine growth. It is possible that the cannons were originally mounted on land and that erosion and undermining of the land over the past 200 years has caused the cannons to fall into the sea.

Closer view of one of the cannons in the waters off Ft St George

Closer view of one of the cannons in the waters off Ft St George

Many years ago when we first came to take a look at the cannons, there were several snorkelers out in the waters. One of them excitedly found something lying in the sand. It was a silver coin. We always wondered what other treasures might be lying there covered by the sand and even how many other artifacts have been found and taken away from the islands. Let’s hope that somehow, sometime this will be a protected area and that it will become an heritage site/ historic park for future generations to enjoy.

 

Marta

 

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Water Therapy

Friday, October 9th, 2009
Blue skies, turquoise water ........... floating your cares away. It doesn't get any better than this.
Blue skies, turquoise water ……….. floating your cares away. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Bonefish Point on a brilliantly sunny afternoon. The water was calm, the colours were unbelievable. Wayne looks like he’s fallen asleep while floating a few inches off the sand on the sandbar. You too could be enjoying our soft sandy beaches and crystal clear, turquoise seas.

Marta
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Tiny shells

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
A south side beach offers thousands of tiny little shells lying on the sand in a large pile.

A south side beach offers thousands of tiny little shells lying on the sand in a large pile.

A beach walk on one of the south side beaches and a beautiful discovery………….thousands of tiny shells deposited in a large pile on the sand by the ocean. 

Here's a closeup of the shells that were different colours and shapes and sizes.

Here's a closeup of the shells that were different colours and shapes and sizes.

Loads of shells washed up in a large pile on the beach.

Loads of shells washed up in a large pile on the beach.

 

Happy shelling in the Turks and Caicos Islands!

 

Marta

 

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Leeward Beach

Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Early afternoon and the unbelieveable turquoise colours of our waters fringed with white, lacey sea foam.

Early afternoon and the unbelieveable turquoise colours of our waters fringed with white, lacey sea foam.

I simply love Leeward beach. It is always a postcard of stunning shades of blue and turquoise and always makes for a picture perfect photo. You’ll never be disappointed as the colours are breathtaking, always vivid and contrasting with the white powdery sand and sea foam.

 

Visit the beaches at Leeward on your next vacation to Providenciales.

 

Marta

 

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