We had a new experience this year when Jamma arranged for her friend Eddie to take us to an uninhabited island for some exploring and snorkeling. Finally, a boat captain who’s not afraid to break the rules. Ezra was so happy.
We went down to the back side of the island, through the mangroves.
And out the other side. That’s our destination up ahead. (Finn and Eddie’s daughter Kristen make a cute pair here.)
Once we docked the boat, we walked through the island — which was mosquito central, we couldn’t get the bug spray on fast enough. But it was fun to see some of the plants and explore a bit.
Once we got around to the other side, it was warm, shallow water, perfect for swimming.
And snorkeling.
After a while of swimming and a quick snack break …
… we headed out to take a look at what had been an abandoned house when Jamma and Scott visited a while back. Turned out, not so much abandoned anymore! Trespassing alert!
On the way back, Eddie taught Finn how to drive the boat.
He was in heaven.
He drove the whole way back to town, navigating us even through the tricky parts!
Ezra was, of course, content to hang out at the front of the boat.
Super fun outing!
It would be very hard for me to pick a favorite day because we did so much. Seeing you all get off the plane was great because you were finally here. Having the boys fight over who got to sleep with Jamma first was also a great moment. But personally, this might have been my highlight because being on the water, having an open boat and Ezra on the front, a fruit picnic, more orchids in the back and Finn captaining the boat (overseen by Mr. Eddie of course) was probably right up there. Two cute boys at the back of our boat makes for a very happy Jamma.