Welcome to the Caribbean

So, where was I?.... Oh yes, we just boarded a plane with a one way ticket to the Caribbean in hopes of purchasing the boat of our dreams.

Arriving in St. Martin, our (hopefully) soon-to-be-home, Tarka was on the hard and we were invited to stay with Lindsay until she was in the water. We spent a week prepping the boat including sanding and painting the bottom and refitting the fuel tank (which Jon figured out and accomplished successfully). During that time we grew very close to our amazing hosts Lindsay and Margie. I can not imagine trying to buy a boat for the first time without the kindness and guidance of such knowledgeable people. They have made this process not only doable, but enjoyable. We can not thank them enough.  

So much Blue!

In the St. Martin airport with Duluth Mayor Don Ness! He rode in Coach of course. What a guy :)

A welcome BBQ at our wonderful hosts house.

First look at the boat. Yup, she is defiantly the boat for us. 

First steps on board.

A look inside.

Out for a drink at the Boat Bar on Sunset Beach.

I guess I have a small head...

Getting Tarka ready for the water. Jon sanded, I painted.

People come from all over for one of Margie's haircuts.

Headed for the water!! Exciting and nerve wracking.

Tarka touches down.

Lindsay our mentor, in the background the mast is being fitted.