We were heading to Anegada on vacation but first I need to have my photo taken by Amaris Hardy since the article about my stepping down would appear once we left.
Security had odd characteristics. The Kramers got a special line, Suzanne didn't have to take off her shoes and I had the regular treatment but our treatment was faster than theirs and so they came through security after us
and then we found food for the trip
to go with the snacks that JetBlue provided
as Suzanne had her juice
before we landed and Peter sought out our flight
which finally happened
as we greeted the pilot
and boarded
to watch the plane leave the ground
and fly the island
before we saw the blue waters below
and were comforted by this sign
as we flew through clouds
and a rainbow or two
as the scenery developed
until we got ready to land
and had a view of Anegada
and of the plane flying over the island
before we landed
at the airport
and headed to our rental
after which we walked down the beach and learned the cautions
as we approached the flash of Beauty
and then Potter by the Sea
before meeting this crab on the way back to our rental house.
On our first full day, we headed off in the other direction and Suzanne settled
as we walked into the area around the Big Bamboo and visited with the flamingos
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and then continued down the beach looking for shells
before we assembled
and I was recorded going in and out of the water, sometimes with Suzanne and Seva,
before we came back to Lavenda Breeze
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as Suzanne went off to search for more shells
as I recorded the color of the water
and the sky
before we went off to explore the town and saw this great sign
before getting back into the car
and heading to Neptune's treasure where this was the menu
as Peter
Suzanne
and Seva
Wondered about the growing clouds
but were relieved when drinks came
along with our main courses
before we headed off to Cow Wreck Beach on our tour of the island.
The next day began when Pete from next door needed to drain this pipe
and Boie was there to help him
as Seva, Peter and Suzanne
tried to interpret this symbol in the sand
so that Suzanne could do her stretching
Peter and Seva could explore the beach
and Pete and Boie could carry the pipe back.
After a sandwich
and questionable skies
we prepared for our journey
down the road and past the conch shell
to the Big Bamboo where these were the sauces
the friends
the drinks
and the foods we ate
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On the next day, we headed to Cow Wreck Beach with its decorations
and menus
and settled in to our setting
as drinks were ordered
placemats were admired
and our foods arrived
thanks to our waiter.
We then explored the sand
and eventually made our way forward
and back to neighboring beaches
with sand
and water
and the remarkable signs at Cow Wreck
not to mention the basketball court
which amused Suzanne
as we saw a cow, but maybe not the wreck,
which amused Seva
as we met the owner
and then stopped at Neptune's Treasure on the way back where we met Pete and Gladys
and watched the sunset
even as we made a new friend.
The next day began with food
and conch shells
before we made our way to the beach we would call Nortel Beach
stood
admired the view
with selfies
and wondered about the clouds
as Suzanne enjoyed her spot
and I my abandoned chairs
before we recorded our license plate
and continued to enjoy a wonderful beach day with some clouds but not a drop of rain.
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and we looked at the docks
before getting our drinks
and recording this guide in dark
and light
as the sun set behind us
and wine was ordered
to go with our meal
as the people at the adjacent table built up their lobster stash
which amused us
so that I could end the day with a few selfies.
The next day began at our local beach sitting
and then exploring
until we reached Flash of Beauty
where drinks were ordered
as Suzanne watched
and then a drink
was accompanied by the lunch we had there.
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This omelet speaks volumes about our activities the next day since it was the only photo I took.
As it was nearing our time to head home,w e had to stop at the car rental place which was also a gift shop to settle the bill
and to record our party
before heading to the Anegada Reef Hotel for their specialty drink
and then heading home to photograph the amazing setting we had been living in
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After one final picture
we admired the sky
and opened the gate
to head to Flash of Beauty
for our special dinner
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On our last full day, we went back to the beach we called Nortel
and watched the moon
in the clouds
and the views
before we decided to stand in the sand
for selfies of me
and selfies of the group
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Finally, there were these photos of Suzanne and me
and of Peter and Seva
before we made our way to one last meal at Neptune's Treasure where we watched the sun start to set
over the beach
and as the sun went down
and the ships docked for the night
Peter
the birds who had come for their dinner
indifferent to the height of the sun
as we became when drinks arrived
and the sun made its way down in a spectacle of colors
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until final subset
so that we could enjoy our meals
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Our plane was ready
the emergency vehicle was deployed
and sadly it was time for us to hit runway 27-09 and make our way back to civilization.
