Sunday, June 29, 2008

LANDED NEWPORT

Check sailing to Bermuda off the Bucket List!

We landed Newport at 01:30 pm. It was interesting trying to honor Custom's dictate, do not get off the boat. Luckily we had West Wind Marina dock hands to tie us up and connect their end of the power cord and water hose. At least we could begin restoring Wind Runner to her clean and cool self.

While waiting for CBP, we popped a bottle of champagne, and cut the brie and white cheddar. Then we opened a bottle of Pinot Grigrio because CBP hadn't arrived yet. When the CBP officer did arrive, she understood the deliberate, slow, answers to her questions, and was tickled by it. All in all checking in was a nonevent. Just a quick look at our boat docs and our people docs.

Ah, to be back in America, on land!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Welcome home windrunner.

buzzsaw4 said...

Glad you are back safely..could not figure why you were 20 miles NE of Block when I checked your position this morning. Now I understand
say hello to the owners of Christies for us..George taught the cook all he knows..see you at the Bakery when you get home..
George and David

Jim2 said...

Welcome home! Glad you enjoyed your adventure.

We checked on you yesterday when you were 7-miles out and again as you were approaching the dock.

Now you have to add the Florida Keys and Bahamas to your cruise list. :)

Sue and Jim