Sailboats move – whether sailing or at anchor or in a marina – they still move – sometimes a lot! So when my 82 year old mother, Margie, (Meemaw to her 9 grandchildren) announced that she wanted to visit us on Mira, I was nervous. Glenn was more than nervous. Granted, Mom is very active – walking miles every day, taking exercise classes, driving all over Atlanta, etc, etc – but, still ……… a sailboat?!?!
So, a plan was hatched. We would dock Mira at the Rodney Bay Marina on St. Lucia, and mom would come and visit. But, she would spend the night in the Harbour Club Hotel adjacent to the Marina – not on the sailboat. It was a perfect plan! We explored the beautiful island of St. Lucia both by day sails and by car. She ate many meals on Mira – as well as at some delicious restaurants. Mom climbed in and out of the dinghy (our only car) onto the dock next to Mira and also, on to the dock at the Harbour Club. By the way, climbing in and out of a “bucking bronco” dinghy in winds and waves is not an easy feat! I myself have been known to take a dip or two due to a misstep out of the dinghy!
10 thoughts on “St. Lucia – Margie/Mom visits Mira!”
The best produce we found anywhere was right in Rodney Bay – those Black Pineapples! Taking my 89-year-old Dad down when we go to Antigua – he is a great sailor – but you are right, getting in and out to the dingy can be tricky. He is a gamer – so we will make it work! Y’all have fun…
Wow! Just absolutely beautiful!! I know your mom had a fantastic time. You are making a lifetime of memories just in this one long trip!!!! Miss you but so happy for you😘😘😘
The best produce we found anywhere was right in Rodney Bay – those Black Pineapples! Taking my 89-year-old Dad down when we go to Antigua – he is a great sailor – but you are right, getting in and out to the dingy can be tricky. He is a gamer – so we will make it work! Y’all have fun…
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Got to love our tough parents! 😏
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Wow! Just absolutely beautiful!! I know your mom had a fantastic time. You are making a lifetime of memories just in this one long trip!!!! Miss you but so happy for you😘😘😘
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Thanks Lori! Mom was such a trooper! We had a great time exploring St Lucia w her!
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What a wonderful trip! Beautiful pictures….thanks for sharing!
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Happy to! Will you show to your Mom? I’m not sure how often she checks her email ….. Thanks! 🙂
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I’m not even sure what I ate – he view was so absolutely stunning! 😉
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So beautiful! The pictures don’t even look real!
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And all taken with my “sketchy” Google Pixel.phone with the state of the art camera!
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The food at Ladera is amazing !
We stayed there years ago
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