sunset silhouette

sunset silhouette, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Anegada harbor

Anegada harbor, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Cooper Island

Cooper Island, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Saint Thomas, USVI

saint thomas, usvi, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Leaving Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands for the BVIs. We were not on a cruise ship but rather a "bare boat" with our friends, two other couples. We were the captain and crew, cook and sleeper. (You always have one sleeper in the group, don't you?)

Laura Lee and bridge

Laura Lee and bridge, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

the Baths

the Baths, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

The Baths on Virgin Gorda.

Rock formations form small pools and passageways along the beach.

Oliver

Oliver, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Oliver is just three years old.
Tomorrow, it is scheduled, that he will become the older brother of twin boys.
I'll keep you posted!

Oliver in the daffodils

Oliver in the daffodils, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

The daffodils are beginning to come to full bloom and the sun is shining. I was home from Florida for just one week and it was time to leave again. Another travel opportunity which this Long Island Woman will never pass up!

jupiter sunrise

jupiter sunrise, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Another sunrise, this time at the Jupiter Inlet, a favorite fishing spot for many.

far from shore

far from shore, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

Ocean fishing on some rough water, we caught Amberjack and Rudderfish.
On the water, I'm very happy, the birds flying looking to catch some extra bait.
The water was fairly rough but it doesn't look so here. That's Singer Island in the distance.

Florida storm

Florida storm, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

They have very different storm-clouds here in Florida. They're scary!

Topaz

Topaz, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

I didn't think I could enjoy boating in Florida. After all, what could rival the great boating in the Great South Bay? I must say that Florida's Intracoastal waterway is a wonderful surprise. I'm enjoying every minute of my time here but I'm blessed in that I will return to Long Island and enjoy my Long Island boating once again.

Jupiter sunrise

Jupiter sunrise, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

It seems that I'm drawn to taking sunrise shots. I guess I am. There is something so satisfying about seeing the start of another day. Our view, from our rented condo in Florida, faces east and the sunrises have been spectacular.
So forgive me for another sunrise image. I will soon be home, back to Long Island and will only see the sunrise if I get in my car and drive to the beach.

Intracoastal boat house

Intracoastal boat house, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

The homes along the Intracoastal are huge and beautiful. I'll take the boat house!