We hear that the weather has been quite challenging along the East Coast of the US, but here in the Bahamas spring is hardly different than winter! We have had some challenging winds down here this winter, and since that has not yet stopped perhaps that is our ‘lion.’
During the most recent week of strong winds, we have been in a little archipelago of islands that include Compass Cay, Pipe Cay, Little Pipe Cay, Thomas Cay, and Joe Cay. These little islands are either uninhabited or privately owned by very wealthy individuals, so there is no going ashore and no provisions. Everyday we visit at least one new beach, each with its own marvels. There are more beaches than I can count, as well as a beautiful mangrove swamp that we explored at low tide. Pandora may have a more pronounced starboard list due to my shell collecting!
Now aren’t you just dying to see these starfish in more detail?? The local name for them is ‘cushion star,’ and they come in differing patterns of gold and deep red. The patterns and colors strongly remind me of stitched shibori on fabric first dyed a light Brazilwood , then stitched and dipped into a deep madder bath. They are truly stunning!
While we’ve been here I have spent my mornings knitting or weaving baskets, then after lunch Bob and I go exploring. We relax in the evenings and often share dinners with our friends aboard Ariel.
My basket collection is growing…. I have given away the bigger basket in this group, and I plan to continue making a number of the smaller ones. They are just the right size for a votive candle, and the candlelight makes interesting patterns as it shines through the coiled stitches.
I am just a few rows away from the shoulder shaping on “Mary Tudor.” Then it will be time to cut the whole thing open and try it on!…. before starting the sleeves and front bands.
It’s almost Easter, and that feels very strange. During this time away I have missed both my sons’ birthdays as well as Easter. It’s the first time to miss these occasions with family, and I have to say it is decidedly a drag… Well, I guess there has to be a little rain on our parade…
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