Happy Birthday BT

Friday 29th August 2014

Happy Birthday BT

We all jumped overboard for an early morning swim with the fish…they are just so prolific here, especially really close to the beach!!!

[caption id="attachment_2157" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Snorkelling selfie!![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2158" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Cala salada[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2182" align="aligncenter" width="427"] You can tell the professional photographer (Harriet ) is onboard[/caption]





Breakfast was followed by a sail across the bay...

[caption id="attachment_2185" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Happy to be sailing again….[/caption]

the first birthday surprise....we saw a dolphin slowing making it’s way across the bay...

[caption id="attachment_2186" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Dolphin!!!![/caption]

squeals of delight were heard from us all...what a treat!!! Billy can tick that one off the list now!

[caption id="attachment_2161" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Putting the crew to work….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2162" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Girly time….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2163" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Sailing…fantastic![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2164" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Windekind close up...[/caption]



We anchored at Cala Conta... a stunning place....the water is so clear and the beach is long and has a couple of beach bars.

[caption id="attachment_2166" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Cala Conta[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2187" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Enjoying the view….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2181" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Abbie's foot selfie…in a hammock in paradise….[/caption]

This was the moment that Billy and the girls gave BT another birthday surprise...he is always threatening to make us walk the plank into shark infested waters....so Billy had asked the girls to see if they could find an inflatable shark to bring with them...which they did...Abbie had also managed to get an inflatable sword... we encouraged BT to have some hammock time with a beer ….

[caption id="attachment_2167" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Lazy Captain!!!![/caption]

whilst we plotted, planned and set up his surprise.(Hanging the shark from the bow sprit and inflating the sword and some balloons)

[caption id="attachment_2168" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Hanging the shark from the bowsprit[/caption]

Before he knew it, BT’s quiet restful time in the hammock was over, Billy made a very frightening pirate (haha)  pointed the sword at BT

[caption id="attachment_2169" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Time to walk the plank….[/caption]

and ordered him to walk the plank into shark infested waters for being such a lazy Captain.......Yup...he was surprised but he did follow orders.....

 

[caption id="attachment_2188" align="aligncenter" width="427"] A leap into shark infested waters….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2189" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Making friends with the shark...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2172" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Birthday balloons...[/caption]

When the fun was over it was time for some lunch and then a short motor to Cala Tarida.



[caption id="attachment_2174" align="aligncenter" width="480"] More snorkelling….[/caption]



[caption id="attachment_2176" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Diving….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2177" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Interesting finds…...[/caption]





[caption id="attachment_2180" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Swimming with fish selfie….[/caption]

We returned to the beach bar we had road tested some weeks back and had a lovely birthday meal followed by cocktails at an amazingly cool bar…seats made from pallets with cushions scattered on top, lights twinkling in the bamboo rafters, stunning views over the beach….and a live band  playing Latino music….they were awesome....many people got up to dance and we were amazed at how well they danced …all very professional!...it has inspired us to give it a go when we return home eventually! This was the perfect end to a very Happy Birthday for BT!

Water park adventures…..

Thursday 28th August 2014

San Antonio...as I have said before is not the quietest place, so at dawn there were boats coming and going and party goers returning to their apartments...fully intoxicated and not caring how much noise they make...so subsequently we were all awake fairly early...all slept well but were keen to get on with the day. So after a bowl of fruit and yoghurt we left Windekind and took the girls to a local cafe where we all had smoothies and chocolate croissants...start as you mean to go on has been our motto!!!

After last minute shopping for fresh produce, we left San Antonio marina and went across the bay back to Cala Torrent for a swim, snorkel, lunch and siesta.....

[caption id="attachment_2121" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Time for a rest…all this swimming and sailing is obviously wearing the girls out….[/caption]

All day we have been telling the girls that we have a treat lined up for them this afternoon....I think they are quite worried now what it is...so time to put them out of their misery....we upped the anchor and went back into San Antonio bay and anchored right next to this........

[caption id="attachment_2124" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Water park adventures![/caption]

...no more surprises....we are taking them for a water park adventure. BT and I tried this out yesterday and had a ball....however, we are still aching today from the activity yesterday, so I hope we make it round ...it is a real workout I have to say.

The first adventure was to load all four of us into Mango Tango.....as you can imagine there was lots of giggling and hilarity, but we did accomplish it.....!

[caption id="attachment_2122" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Four in a canoe….[/caption]

We had a fantastic time climbing, jumping, swinging bouncing etc.....

[caption id="attachment_2125" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Billy taking an early swim...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2126" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Abbie made it across….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2127" align="aligncenter" width="640"] To climb the iceberg![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2128" align="aligncenter" width="640"] A helping hand...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2130" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Harriet iceberg climbing...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2131" align="aligncenter" width="640"] The four intrepid adventurers...[/caption]

 

however, BT and Harriet did sustain some injuries...jumping onto a giant inflatable pillow...

Abbie had succeeded to jump and cling onto this pillow previously so BT thought he could do the same. Abbie suggested that he jump like superman...but we’ve never seen superman fly with his legs astride...needless to say, BT straddled the pillow stretching his legs into the splits....before somersaulting over the top and landing with a huge splash into the water.....

[caption id="attachment_2132" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Superman!!!!![/caption]

he surfaced complaining that he would never walk again!!!!! Meanwhile Abbie and Harriet were finding it hard to cling on as they were in fits of giggles.

[caption id="attachment_2133" align="aligncenter" width="640"] uncontrollable laughter….at BT"s amazing flying skills...[/caption]

Having seen BT fly through the air and hear his complaints of never walking again Harriet poised to take her jump....BT’s last words to Harriet were “Keep your legs together!”  and Abbie this time suggested that Harriet jump like a spider!!!.... so she did....

[caption id="attachment_2134" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Spiderman!!!!![/caption]

....when Harriet surfaced, she too was complaining that she would never walk again...

[caption id="attachment_2136" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Pained expressions….[/caption]

by this time we were all in stitches...and a very sensible Billy decided to give this one a miss and be official photographer...Abbie, did give it a go...

[caption id="attachment_2135" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Abbie taking off….[/caption]

I wonder what advice she gave herself....!! We have all decided not to listen to her advice again!

[caption id="attachment_2137" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Billy, Abbie and Harriet on the slide…weeeeeeeee!!![/caption]

BT and Harriet struggled out of the water...walking in a very odd way...Harriet only had one leg in use and BT was surprised to find that he could just about walk!

Once back onboard, we set sail for Cala Salada....our night stop!

[caption id="attachment_2138" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Cala Salada[/caption]



We decided that after todays adventures we all deserved Sangria...so we all climbed aboard Mango Tango again....Harriet and Billy arrived at the destination with soggy, wet backsides...meanwhile BT and Abbie were perfectly dry....and went to the beach bar for two jugs of Sangria...

[caption id="attachment_2141" align="aligncenter" width="640"] So lovely to have you two onboard….[/caption]

this is the moment when we recounted the story of the splits...by now it was hilarious...the Sangria obviously helped!

[caption id="attachment_2143" align="aligncenter" width="640"] What part of flying like superman did you not understand?????[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2145" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Happy days….[/caption]

Excitement in the air….

Wednesday 27th August 2014

The air is filled with excitement today...we have been so looking forward to this day for a long time. Abbie...BT’s Daughter and Harriet, Billy’s daughter are coming to stay for a week. We have been plotting and planning for weeks now, hoping that we will have good weather and fair winds....but today, it’s all about preparation...last minute shopping to stock up the cupboard and fridge with goodies, cleaning the bunks and making beds, filling the water tanks and giving Windekind a really good clean.....ready for a week of fun!

[caption id="attachment_2116" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Two tiny bunks..ready and waiting...[/caption]

We took the bus to the airport and met the girls from their flight...big hugs and kisses all round....what a treat for us all. We can’t actually believe this moment has arrived...it was all booked before we left home in June, so it has been long anticipated.

[caption id="attachment_2117" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Windekind safely in Port[/caption]

The girls were introduced to their new home for the week....comments like...she’s gorgeous, yes, we’ll be fine in that small space etc...lets see how we get on and what the comments will be at the end of the week!!!

At midnight we settled down to enormous pizzas and the beginning of our adventure.....

[caption id="attachment_2118" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Can't believe they are actually here….[/caption]