We have returned to Varadero to finish the last part of our year off. The boat was in good shape when we arrived at 1:30am. It was good to be back on board. In the morning we did a little grocery shopping nearby but it will be tough to provision well here in Cuba. We also bought an overnight trip to Havana for next Tuesday – that will be fun.
Today we moved the boat back to our original dock and were allowed to side tie!! Yippy – no more walking the plank to get off the boat. Unfortunately we found out as we moved that the propeller and the entire bottom of the boat is covered in barnacles and other growth. Mark had a hard time getting us over to the dock but we made it. Mark dove down and cleared the propeller so we should be able to move better and we’re thinking of having the boat hauled out and power washed to remove the growth. Oh the challenges of boat life.
It’s super hot here and we are very thankful for our air conditioning. Certainly makes Marina life more enjoyable when you can hide inside a cool boat.
Crimson Kathryn and her crew 