We have continued our almost daily dingy cruise exploring the area and then we head to the beautiful little beach we found where we can bring the dingy ashore and Abby can “fish” and dig for crabs without a leash.  We always have the place to ourselves, our “private” beach in paradise!  Except for the day Matt, Shirley, Kurt and Sharon came ashore so Grady (their big, handsome yellow lab) could “use the facilities.” We had dinner with them that night at the Dockside Bar and Grill, great new boater friends!

Abby “fishing”

Abby’s “private” beach

Dinner with friends at Dockside Bar and Grille, rockin on a Sunday night

While on one of our dingy cruises we came across an interesting piece of boat equipment.  A Marathon dingy paddle – scraper, duct tape and handle and you’ve got a MacGyver paddle!

Marathon dingy paddle – MacGyver style

Abby catching some shade after “fishing”

Abby hears the “click” noise this hermit crab is making when it hides in its shell but she doesn’t seem to catch the crab when its peeking out!

We’ve joined our friends several times for happy hour on the dock or great trips to dinner at local restaurants.  While sitting on the bow or flybridge in the evening, we’ve been treated to several beautiful sunsets.