Below the Surface

Our life aboard EcstaSea has always been, up till now, lived in the Mediterranean. And we really, really like Europe and all that it has to offer. So i (Willow) have found it a bigger adjustment being here in the Caribbean on EcstaSea than the Captain has. I have been looking for the magic that i know is offered here. Now Yemaya, the ocean, the sea (whatever you want to call her) is magically inherent within herself. Her movement, her power, her cleansing and her beauty just to name a few of her magical qualities. That is why we love living on her anywhere in the world. 

And i have finally found the magic here and it is just below the surface…It is the magnificent underwater life bursting forth with spontaneous exuberance!!! 

We are in the British Virgin Islands now and have been anchoring in Benures Bay on Norman Island. And the snorkeling here is as good as it gets. Richard says it's like swimming in The Monterey Aquarium. Our underwater camera has decided not to work and we are intent on getting a GoPro when we get back to the States, so you just have to take our word for it. The variety is astonishing regarding the fish as well as the flora and coral. The colors are so vivid--purples, yellow, electric blues, black, white, reds of every shade and on and on and on….WE have seen multitudes of parrot fish flashing their brilliant colors as they munch on the coral. We see puffer fish, rays, nurse sharks, moray eels, big fish, little fish and more than we can describe or know. WE jump of the back of the boat and swim and swim just looking in awe at the life all around us, and we see something new everyday.

This is the gift of the Caribbean.

In our special cove there is also an abundance of birds all around. We  especially have fun watching the Pelicans. They look almost pre-historic. They fly and fish all day and even rest up in the trees. And these we can show you pictures of.

So i am, we are, settling in here and feeling more at ease. The Med had beautiful islands and waters but virtually no life below the surface. Now we are swimming daily, getting in great shape and entertained beyond measure as we marvel at the abundant sea life just below the surface. Aren't the real treasures always found if we are willing to dig a little deeper and go below the surface? We think so….