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- Earl and the US
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:50:57 -0400

I left Bonaire Sunday afternoon and had a bumpy ride into MIA from Curacao and then out of MIA to Boston. My kiddo goes to university (Boston) Sat. so I am here to take her on to her new life adventure.  It will be interesting to see what happens with mighty Earl.

 

The heat and humidity here  (Cape Cod) is hotter than Bonaire …phew..

 

I appreciate the weather updates. It’s not easy being on an island in the midst of mother nature’s fury..

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- calm in the ABC islands..
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:44:38 -0400

The winds are light, the humidity moderate and it’s about 85 degrees…no rain in days. All eyes are looking at the tracking path of Earl…Best of luck in the Leeward Islands..for now, all’s quiet in Bonaire. The BBQ spot, Bobbijan’s is usually HOPPING but tonight it was dead. The island is mighty quiet.  Check out my new villa on www.bonairecaribbean.com. Villa Salentein is  a beauty. I hope for a prosperous  tourist season come winter.

 

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- Winds are back
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:31:59 -0400

The trades are back…and it’s pretty strong. All of my windsurf friends have left the island. They were the wind sacrifices now allowing for the winds Bonaire is famous for, to return. I am heading to Lac Bay to see if I can borrow a 4.7. There was a light drizzle earlier. Windguru is predicting rains this week. We need it.

 

I am heading to Plaza tonight with some tourist friends to hear steel band. We had dinner last night at Wil’s Grill. The barracuda was great. Why is there no Cigueterra in our part of the Caribbean? My ex got it in the late 80’s eating kingfish at the Yard on St. Mary’s St. in Antigua. Man, was he sick.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Mosquito Alert
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:46:40 -0400

The mosquitos in my neck of the woods are the worst I have ever seen in 8 years. They start before dusk and attack the face and every piece of skin. They penetrate cotton clothing as well. No bug spray seems to deter them. It’s been 3 nights in  a row.

 

No wind..moderate humidity….the Sept. doldrums are upon us early…

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- mossie central
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:56:47 -0400

The mossies are out in full force along with noseeums…there is absolutely no breeze and the humidity is high thanks to rain this morning. Tomorrow WEB turns off our water for I think the 7th Sat. so they can work on the pipes. I did my laundry and have buckets ready for the 9 + hour shut off.

A turtle laid 120 eggs near the airport and 10 babies crawled up to the airport confused by the lights of the airport (confusing it with the moon). One died but 9 were rescued and 119 were sent into the sea thanks to the Sea Turtle Foundation. God Bless these lovely creatures. Someone told me 1 in 4000 makes it…

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- rain
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:53:43 -0400

I woke about 4:30 AM to heavy rain..I know the time because I heard the KLM head to Quito around that time…the rain filled half my water barrel. Nothing to substantial but MUCH appreciated. Back to no wind..my friends had a full day yesterday but I was not able to sail due to car repair and then pure laziness….I snorkeled instead…

 

 

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- cool and comfy
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:52:04 -0400

I woke to 83 degrees..cool and comfy by Bonaire standards. The heat index has been over 110-120 each day but today it was about 107..quite manageable. I head to Baby Beach to beach comb where I ran into two surfers working the waves. I found two sea beads and a lot of junk. It’s amazing the plastic trash that comes ashore. The most familiar site are deodorant bottles, the little rolly ball thing in the bottle and bottle caps…then there are bottles, shoes and crap. I will post photos on http://www.bonairecaribbean.com/blog_bonaire.html tomorrow. After I had a swim at the Marina at Lac Bay. There is barely a breeze today. My meteorologist friend told me not to expect much wind in the week to come.

 

 

 

Roan Jaspers from Kite Bonaire is hosting a big bash today. I will head down after doggie duty.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Massive Rains
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:22:52 -0400

Around 10:30 I heard what sounded like thunder but the sky was blue. I checked www.meteo.an and www.windguru.cz as well as the radar on www.stormcarib.com and didn’t think much would happen. Was I wrong..around 10:45 some light rain fell and stopped. Then at 11 AM the sky opened up and til now, we are experiencing   a massive storm. Mariner’s alert. Street flooding is intense.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- :(
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:21:01 -0400

This has been the hottest summer I can recall in 8 years. Also the wind has been non existent. Usually June is a good windsurf month but honestly it’s been abysmal. Today there is a very light breeze but nothing for my windsurf clients to make use of..it’s a snorkel kind of day..

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Hotter than Heck
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:23:07 -0400

The heat index is 104 already…it’s going to be a scorcher. I am done with errands, have a meeting at 10 and then am hitting the beach before 12.  www.windguru.cz predicts the wind returns week’s end. We need it..it’s too hot without it..

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- convention of land crabs..
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 19:12:24 -0400

Someone once told me land crabs meet up and have a “convention” to trade shells.. Last night I arrived from Saba at 12:30 AM thanks to DAE being quite late (what else is new)..the yard had an odd clicking noise..suddenly my dog Luci, the hunter went berserk….there were at lease 40 land crabs all going in the same direction. I captured 30 and put them over the fence so she would calm down. What is this all about? I found this site

 

http://marinebiologyoceanography.suite101.com/article.cfm/how-wild-hermit-crabs-find-new-shells

 

The weather was hot and sultry, not much wind. I counted 5 kiters at Atlantis around 5:30 PM as the wind picked up to maybe 12 knots. The sky was cloud filled so I watered the yard early. I see signs of Sahara dust.

 

Cheers from Bonaire

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Stay Home and Clean and Sleep and Read
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:46:33 -0400

I wake around 6:20-6:45 to the sun streaming in my bed. Today I woke to grey and grabbed my readers to see the watch said 8:02!! I never sleep that late. The poor doggies were forlorn outside waiting for their Momma. Outside, the landscape was grey and the air was heavy. Rain had fallen, not much but everything was damp. After feeding the dogs their macaroni and chicken and canned food, I turned on the computer. I am meant to travel Thur. to Anguilla and then Saba so am anxious for weather updates. Crown Weather is mixed on their option. Canadian and European models too. This is one weird storm but alas, it does have a name and a lovely one at that, Colin.

 

My friend in Anguilla told me the rains of Ranchipur started there 4 AM. She said there is no wind.

 

Meanwhile on the radar, our island has a HUGE blog suggesting what I see is what I get.

 

Tourist clients started calling at 8:30 asking me what to do. Some wanted to go caving but the guide I use said it is too slippery of course. Next I heard a honk honk outside and saw my neighbor holding a book I have been WAITING for, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest. I am in HEAVEN. Off to clean and start my book….

 

Cheers from the Dutch Caribbean

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Colin??
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:30:12 -0400

Bonaire is very quiet, very light winds, rather high humidity and hot. We had some rain around 11 PM and it fed the plants preventing me from watering. Thank you! I have friends from NY here to windsurf and they are not so happy. Fortunately they hike and bike so they will have fun.

 

I am heading to Anguilla for Summer Festival’s tail end and Mayoumba Cultural night at Anacaona Hotel. My flight is supposed to depart Bonaire 8 AM Thur. I hope the weather cooperates as we may have a storm named Colin by tomorrow.

 

Thanks to Eli Fuller in Antigua for recommending this way cool site http://crownweather.com/?page_id=325

 

Check out my Quito blogs on http://www.bonairecaribbean.com/blog_bonaire.html

 

With the non stop KLM flying in less than 2.5 hours going to Quito was a piece of cake from the Dutch Caribbean

 

Pasa Bon Siman

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Steamy
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:02:01 -0400

My daughter and I were on vacation in Ecuador and heard there was much rain this past day or so. I came back to steam heat and massive puddles. The island is very green. No wind..good diving..

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Windsurf News
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:57:42 -0400

In brief the trades are howling in Bonaire. It was a perfect morning session at Jibe City. The water is very shallow but we all have small fins making it a perfect windsurf day..I have a lunch date and then will head back for windsurf part 2. www.windguru.cz promises nuking winds Sunday..cannot wait. DAWN PATROL….

 

Last night we had a surprise party for my 18 year old. It was a combination graduation b day party. It was held in Rincon at Posada Para Mira. I will enclose a nice photo to enjoy.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Is it September?
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:51:38 -0400

The heat index according to www.wunderground.com in Bonaire was 130 f at 2 PM. The actual temperature was 101.3. Everyone is wilting..my kiddo and I both slept with the AC on..the dogs are droopy..it’s a hot day.

 

Heading to Posada Para Mira in Rincon for a surprise 18th b day/graduation party for my kiddo. She has no clue what’s going on..this lovely setting in Rincon will be magical for her celebrations..check out photos on www.bonairebliss.com tomorrow.

 

Cheers from hot hot hot Bonaire

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- light drizzle
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:56:18 -0400

Bon Dia Bon Siman

 

We are getting our share of precipitation but unlike my friends to the north, we are experiencing a light drizzle. I love it..

 

The restaurants are still doing a good business but everyone else is complaining. More economical properties are doing better than most. My summer windsurf clientele is down about 10 bookings which is pretty substantial. Also we have had abysmal windsurf conditions so I am quietly glad I don’t have folks sitting here unhappy. 

 

My teen comes to visit Wed. and we head off to Ecuador for our premier trip. We are beyond excited.

 

Cheers from rainy windy for a minute Bonaire

 

 

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- wind reversal
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:36:31 -0400

 

The boats are all pointing south in Kralendijk whereas they are usually pointing east. The chop in the harbour is moderate with some wave activity. The winds are light. I think the rains are done…we have a green landscape. There are more donkeys out ..I am not sure if they are breeding or some were released from the sanctuary. I am happy for the rain so these lovely creatures can survive.

 

www.prokidsfreestyle.com commences soon. I will be heading to Ecuador so will miss the races. Our pros are on the PWA tour in Europe. No wind here so better they are there..

 

Cheers

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- cool morning
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:24:49 -0400

After a fun stormy night the air is cool, the sky is foreboding with a grey cast and very ominous clouds. There is hardly a breathe of air. It’s a great day to clean and work..so off I go.

The Caribbean map shows a lot of colorful activity. I have a sense it will be a wet day. Meanwhile the fire engine at the Wallblake Airport in Anguilla is still broken so AA and LIAT still cannot get it. My clients are being routed to SXM. What fun…get the darn part people please and re open your airport.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- wow
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:44:08 -0400

We had rain since this AM and around 8 PM a heavy squall went thru with a wind reversal, high winds, strong rain and heavy boomers….it is continuing. It did not stop the Dance Party at Hotel Roomer. What a fun night.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- steamy
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:38:22 -0400

I headed towards Nord Salina to hike Sera Largu. It’s a steep incline walk, about 25 min up and 20 down. At the top is a lovely shrine and lovely island views. At the top I was greeted to light and then later heavy showers. It was perfect for my walk. The island had a nice rainfall and now, it’s positively steamy…

 

I am training to hike up Mt. Scenery in Saba. Any comment on that hike?

 

No wind…

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Guess who is happy with all the rain??
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:58:24 -0400

It’s been raining all day..the sky is grey..the wind is light..the air has a chill..ami ta hopi konentu..I am VERY happy..I am working, cleaning and loving it..

 

The islands seems quiet but in town last night La Barca a new Italian restaurant was packed. I had homemade tri color gnocci with fresh barracuda. Here in Bonaire apparently there is no Ciguaterra as in the Eastern Caribbean. I recall the night my ex ate King Fish and nearly DIED from Ciguaterra…man, he was sick.

 

I saw a restaurant advertising Grouper a HUGE eco no no. Few places sell it here being a eco minded dive destination. I emailed the owner to ask if it was farm or wild caught. No reply yet. Please don’t eat Grouper They eat Lionfish, BTW.

 

Check out my latest blogs on http://www.bonairecaribbean.com/blog_bonaire.html and http://www.bonairecaribbean.com/blog_anguilla.html

 

Cheers

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Hot then Not
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:31:38 -0400

 

About 20 minutes ago the heat index was 120 and the actual temp at the airport was 97 degrees. Suddenly a front came thru bringing high winds and rain and much cooler temps. I opened the windows and let in the cooling air.

It’s a lazy afternoon. The island is quiet..

 

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- rain..yippeee..
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 08:55:04 -0400

 

We had a morning blast of tropical winds and rain..now it’s a light blissful drizzle. The landscape is loving the rain. The sky suggests this may be an all morning affair which I love. I wanted to sleep in but with 4 furkids that was no possible. At the grocery story a Dutch woman had on a long sweater.  Seriously it is 75 degrees but a sweater?? LOL..

 

The entire island is gearing up for the Futball game Sunday. Dutch pride is strong. There will be parties all day and night no matter what the outcome. I heard the drum corp. rehearsing. 


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- mariners alert
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:26:27 -0400

Heavy dark clouds, thunder boomers and wind have just arrived. I am preparing the yard for an incoming squall.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- un tiki awa
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 09:21:00 -0400

We had a little rain in Belnem today. Now, it is very cloudy. I love it. This New Englander has a hard time with sunny skies day in and day out..

 

Futball today..we are VERY excited..I hope Holland does well but my bet is on Uruguay.

 

Cheers

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Trankilo Aki
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 18:39:34 -0400

It’s very quiet and chill in Bonaire. The wind is VERY light perfect for diving and snorkeling. Everyone is gearing up for Football tomorrow. I envy the Eastern Caribbean enjoying some much needed rain. I pray we get some soon. The landscape is parched.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Wind and Football
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:42:52 -0400

I headed to Lac Bay to capture an 8:30 session but ran into my girl friend and chatted for an hour..by the time I got on the water, the crowd was forming to watch the Holland Brazil match. I placed my bet and took a 4.5 sail out..gusty as heck..not too fun..onto a plane and back out..I baled and came to watch what turned out to be a GREAT match. Bonaire is in a frenzy…

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Hopi bientu
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 07:05:42 -0400

I woke at 3 AM to banging, slamming and rain…the dogs were all huddled up near the door begging to come in. I ran around battening down the hatches and securing the rain barrel in position..then the rains stopped and now 4 hours later it’s blowing about 26 knots..Off to Lac Bay for dawn patrol windsurfing and then 10 AM football..I hope Holland does not get demolished..I would be happy if they got one goal past Brazil.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- Light puffies and light wind
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:55:10 -0400

There are light puffy clouds obscuring the early morning sun. The light wind is cooling..Windguru predicts some heavy duty rains this week..I hope so…

 

Aruba Hi Winds commences this week so they should have some nice races and freestyle contests.

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

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- rain
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:26:15 -0400

I am in Cape Cod heading to Boston to attend parent and student orientation for my daughter. I am going back to college, peeps!! LOL…the weather here is humid and warm. Down in Bonaire my pet sitter reports my rain barrels are full and there is not a whisper of wind. Things are might odd down there..my windsurf clientel are not happy.

 

Heading to St.Martin and Anguilla this week so hope the tropics behave..I am going for my annual beach and rum fix.

 

J

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

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- Heat
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 18:08:25 -0400

There is a heat index at 5:50 PM of 113 in Bonaire…it’s only June!!

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.anguillabliss.com

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www.antiguabliss.com

 

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- Hurricane Season
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 05:44:46 -0400

Please read my blurb and predictions on www.antiguabliss.com. Being from New England and living in Bonaire I do miss weather. It’s pretty boring in the ABC islands but at least I don’t worry so much about storm damage being a home owner.

 

Be safe all…let’s hope for more rain and for Haiti let’s pray they are spared anything significant. The BP disaster plagues my mind more than I care to share..

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.anguillabliss.com

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www.antiguabliss.com

 

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Skype: Caribchakita

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- Drought
  • By ann at bonairecaribbean.com
  • Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 14:19:52 +0000
I am enjoying a respite off island in Cape Cod. The weather here has been 
glorious. In Bonaire I notice heat index readings over 105 each day. My pet 
sitter reports it is HOT. I have not seen rain in a few weeks. Let's see what 
the tropical season brings. 
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry


- Curacao for the day
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairewindsurfing.com>
  • Date: Fri, 7 May 2010 19:20:17 -0400 (AST)
I went to Curacao for the day to meet a friend and have lunch. It was a
steamy 30 C. We drove all over and then ate at Golden Star for local food.
I had Dradu (Dorado) which was un tiki salu (salty) but good. Later I
picked mangoes off my friends tree..I miss mango season. There is one tree
I know of in Bonaire. I am inspired to plant my own. We need more rain. My
weather predictions are for a rainy summer.


- rain..a wee bit
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 18:32:52 -0400

I woke to a drizzle around 4 AM. I forgot to take my rain barrel lid off so it made a racket. The air was reminiscent of Antigua at 6 AM as I walked the dogs..moist with the smell of earth and foliage..I miss those humid days on the other side of the sea….later the heat index heated up to over 105 degrees. I took an hour off to snorkel at Windsock’s private beach. It was pure please. A massive Mahi Mahi swam by me..lots of parrotfish chomping away.

 

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.anguillabliss.com

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www.antiguabliss.com

 

Twitter: bonairebliss and anguillabliss

Skype: Caribchakita

 


- limbi limbi
  • By "Ann Phelan" <ann at bonairecaribbean.com>
  • Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 07:50:48 -0400

The winds are still and the sky has puffy clouds with bright sunshine. It was a lovely AM walk today about 80 degrees with a  cooling breeze. The limbi limbi (little brown fleas that buzz like mosquitos and attack every moist orifice they can find mostly your nose) are out in full force. The doggies are hiding inside to escape their wrath. Limbi is the Papiamento word but what are they anyway?? Ugh..

 

I have a great dive special on www.bonairebliss.com for anyone needing a diver respite. Working on  marketing strategies. The winter early spring season so far for business was great. Things are slowing up a little.

 

Planning a trip to Anguilla June 25th. Love that island..

 

Bon Siman

 

Ann Phelan "Creating Dream Vacations Since 1987"

www.bonairecaribbean.com

www.anguillabliss.com

www.bonairebliss.com

www.antiguabliss.com

 

Twitter: bonairebliss and anguillabliss

Skype: Caribchakita

 


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