Man, i cant tell you how sweet it is to get on my bike and drive to the store whenever I feel like it!
I came back from Portobello yesterday in torrential rain. I had my West Marine fowlies (useless) with me and had to pull over to put them on. It’s amazing how “non-dry” they keep me, they really were a waste of money!
The rain was thick with loud claps of thunder. It was a large & powerful squall that lasted over half an hour, I really enjoyed the ride. I was a bit euphoric once the sun came out and I took off my wet fowlies and dried off on a nice sunny ride through the country :) After that I went off road and covered myself and the bike in mud. My friends laughed at me when I showed up back home :)
Today the sun is peeking out and I don’t feel any wind. This may be the first chance I get to shoot some primer & paint since I bought my HVLP gun.
I put a mosquito net above my bed and I’m really pleased with it, I seem to sleep much better. I’ve tried in the past to make it work with the circular nets which are available everywhere and just couldn’t make it work. I went with a rectangular mombasa net which works like a champ on the boat.
It looks as if I have a charter the first week of September which is cool. I’m stocking up with food, paint, and hardware supplies and will be off to the San Blas after my birthday (July 14).
Life has been pretty chill. I’ve been spending a lot of time alone dealing with Splendid and it’s really good. I feel uber-focused and productive. I’m looking forward to being in my own anchorage in the San Blas where I can sand & paint in peace. Hay, if you have to work on the boat it should be in paradise right?
Peace, Love, sailboats & motorcycles
– alex