We had planned on pizza at Hans' restaurant (the funky place) where he makes the pizzas over an open fire grill - dutch oven style (putting metal covers over the pizzas then hot coals on top of these lids). It was quite a feat in the dark. A few cruisers lent Hans and his son their head lamps so they could at least see what they were doing. The beer was a bit warmer than normal as their cooler was without power all day. We ate by flashlights and you couldn't even see who you were talking with. It was a pretty funny evening. Unfortunately there was no music (Hans' usually has music blasting from his place) - but fortunately we didn't have to listen to a local gringo who was going to perform. (We heard him the next night when the power was back on and we realized it was a blessing there was no power when we were there!)
The water was also off on the island for the day - so it was pretty rough for the folks of Guanaja - especially these little businesses. There were about 18 boaters at pizza night and everyone had a good time without water or electricity. Unfortunately it took a long time to get so many pizzas done over the fire in the dark so we ate pretty late. But it was a fun time.
The next day, about 3 pm, the music came blasting out of Hans' so we all knew the power was finally back.
Boat projects are getting done. Michael did an oil change and luckily noticed a water pump belt that had slipped off. Better to find it here at anchor rather than in 5 foot seas offshore. Barbara's been washer-woman - getting laundry done and hung out on the stanchions so all can see our underwear! Had our boating friends over for a potluck dinner - served the famous Rossetti eggplant parmesan with some fresh eggplants that the ship brought in on Thursday.
Waiting on weather to move on.
Congrats to our nephews Christopher and Nathaniel on their high school graduation. We're proud of ya!
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