After an easy breezy 3 day sail we got into the Southside Marina in mid morning.  Southside Marina would be our home for the next week as we explored Turks & Caicos and just enjoyed hanging out with fellow cruisers.  It was really a great place to unwind and connect with real people.   South Side Marina is a small independently owned an operated marina with very little flash but it’s charm lies in the people.  Bob goes beyond hospitality by offering rides into town, arranging customs and helping in any other way possible.  

Bob’s Bar which is open every night 5-9 is a mix of locals, vacationers renting villas and fellow cruisers. We had a great time hearing stories of the folks that helped develop Provo and Ryan really thinks a book needs to be written. Cruisers seem to congregate in the gazebo near the dock and we spent a number of nights chatting well past our bed time.

Ryan had a blast watching Jorge from C’sta Time repair his v-drive while the rest of the guys sat around drinking beers and offering advice.  We had a great dinner aboard Ainulindale with our new friends Kirk and Donna and Jorge and Kim.   It was just a really nice time hanging out and destressing.

We did get out of the marina too though!  Pete was able to spend a few days with us in TCI after the sail so we rented a car and went exploring.

What we found….

Some gorgeous beaches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A conch farm (btw I may never eat conch again after getting a good close look at what they look like before they become conch fritters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An amazing lunch at Bugaloo with great fish, a great view and music too!

And my future home!  I thought this place was awesome!!  And as a bonus the house next door is owned by Prince and has a purple driveway!  That may be the coolest neighbor ever! 🙂