Hanging with the monkeys

Hi family, a quick post to say we are here in Monkey Bay Marina.., again. It is our 3rd hurricane season hiding up here. Obviously we like it very much. I am happy to report JW is here with me this year! Life is much better with him aboard. Calusa and I like the attention, we are both high maintenance.
Our cruising season was awesome this year. We didn't cruise far but, we had a wonderful time exploring the Bay Islands of Honduras: Roatan, Utila, Guanaja and the Cayos Cochinos. We also made it to the mainland of Honduras a few times. In fact, we had such a wonderful time that we plan to do it again beginning in November as soon as hurricane season passes.
We had great company this year too. Rhonda & Bob flew out and joined us in La Ceiba and from there we sailed to Utila and Roatan. Our friend Becky joined us in Roatan for a week. Last but not least, Chris and his girlfriend Shayna joined us for about a month or so.
We also hauled out for a few days this year in the la Ceiba shipyard. It was time for new bottom paint and a few minor services. While we were hauled out Chris and Shayna ferried over to Utila and did some diving. Shayna got certified and Chris did his Rescue Diver Cert (I'm jealous, I want to do that course too)
All in all, it has been a great summer so far. It is hot in the Rio Dulce but lovely just the same. We are plugging away at projects. We stripped all the exterior varnish and then put 5 new coats on. John has installed our new solar panels and we are going to put up new lifelines and replace the steering cable. I fly to FL in Sept to buy some boat parts to see these projects through and to see Mom and the rest of the fam. Perhaps afterwards we will make a trip into the interior of Guatemala. As of now we will be living here quite content until November and then off to the Bay Islands!!
Cheers, Ro & JW