2012-03-25 Back, back, back in the US of A

Yep, we’re back! Had a great crossing from Bimini yesterday. Wind was about 6-8 knots; sea state about 1-2 feet, all on the starboard quarter, ie perfect conditions. Mind you we did wait a week for the weather window!!!

We spent our last couple of days in Bimini soaking up the sun at the pool at the Big Game club, enjoying a great “last supper” at the club. Started off by great cocktails, naturally and a great meal.

Sometimes, the best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry!!

Yesterday, on arrival, like a good little boy, I phoned in our details to the US CBP (Customs and Border Protection) and was given the standard 24 hours for all of us to present ourselves in person to the nearest customs and immigration. This office is just a short taxi ride from our marina – 10 minutes maximum. Half the reason we came to Lake Worth was for the convenience of the location and hence the ease of sorting things out.

But, as I said, the best laid plans…. True to form the customs/immigration office close by is closed on Saturdays and Sundays :( So we have to take a taxi to the airport to check in. Man!!!!!!!

Bimini - fairly deserted!!
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Bimini - fairly deserted!!
Amanzi - waiting for the weather window!
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Amanzi - waiting for the weather window!
Bimini Blue Water Marina
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Bimini Blue Water Marina
Pool at Big Game Club
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Pool at Big Game Club
Soaking up some sun!
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Soaking up some sun!
Chilling out!
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Chilling out!
Hot!!!
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Hot!!!
At dinner - last night in the Bahamas
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At dinner - last night in the Bahamas
At dinner - last night in the Bahamas
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At dinner - last night in the Bahamas
At dinner - last night in the Bahamas
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At dinner - last night in the Bahamas
At dinner - last night in the Bahamas
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At dinner - last night in the Bahamas
Pre-dinner cocktails
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Pre-dinner cocktails
Sunrise over Bimini as we leave
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Sunrise over Bimini as we leave
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Heading across the Gulf Stream - Bahamian flag still flying
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Heading across the Gulf Stream - Bahamian flag still flying
BLue waters of the Gulf Stream
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BLue waters of the Gulf Stream
Sargasso weed in the Gulf Stream
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Sargasso weed in the Gulf Stream
Florida in the distance
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Florida in the distance
Yellow quarantine flag as we approach the USA
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Yellow quarantine flag as we approach the USA
West Palm Beach
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West Palm Beach
Just a small x-section of the boats on Peanut Island!!!!
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Just a small x-section of the boats on Peanut Island!!!!
Dinner at the Tiki Bar :)
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Dinner at the Tiki Bar :)
Tiki bar
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Tiki bar
Waiting for dinner
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Waiting for dinner
Restaurant was packed - Saturday night and live music
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Restaurant was packed - Saturday night and live music
Relaxed at last
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Relaxed at last

Today, it’s hot here but clouding over with a 40% chance of thunderstorms!!

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One Response to 2012-03-25 Back, back, back in the US of A

  1. Mary Dickens says:

    Hi Lance and Mary! Glad you had a good crossing. Wanted to let you know the previous owners of your boat called yesterday to check on you; we reported that the boat is running great and that you are having a blast! Hope we will get to see you when you get up this way but we have to leave Saturday to help a customer with his boat. Will be gone 4 days at least.