Hanging Around Frederiksted

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Hawksbill Turtle

Little goofing around before we head off for a day of diving. We see a lot of turtles, but this is the first Hawksbill we’ve spotted here in St. Croix. The kids on a garbage hunt. It’s not entirely altruistic. They do ask if we’ll pay them before they go … Read More

Fred’Sted

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Frederiksted

After a couple of weeks without moving from our anchorage in Christiansted we pulled up the anchor to find that the grass had decided we were staying forever. Should have dropped the chain a little more a couple days earlier to let that drag through the sand and clean itself … Read More

Turtle’s Pace

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Green Turtle Shell Damage

Still completely unsure of what our plans are for the coming months, we’re happy to have been able to settle for a bit in St. Croix. We left Christiansted planning to spend the day an hour away in Cane Bay doing a couple of dives. When we got there the … Read More

Underwater Activities

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Butler Bay Wreck Dive

St. Croix is one of those places that one minute you are baking in the sun, and the next it is pouring down rain. You absolutely do not leave any hatches open when leaving the boat, even if there isn’t a cloud in the sky at the time. It was … Read More

Another Year Older

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Birthday

This time of year brings an avalanche of birthdays here on Bumfuzzle. We aren’t really adult birthday celebrating types—we leave holidays of all types to the kids. For us it’s just another day. And since most days are pretty great already, there isn’t any reason to try and fancy up … Read More

Frederiksted Liveaboard Life

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Frederiksted St. Croix Snorkeling

Frederiksted has been an easy place for us to settle into. A quiet little town with some 1800s buildings, plenty of rough edges, “colorful” locals, a pretty waterfront, great snorkeling, decent access to basic groceries, a nice laundromat, and a good anchorage. As far as a liveaboard life location goes, … Read More

Eleven

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The Schultes

Ouest turned eleven today. Ten was a big year that seemed to go too fast. It sometimes felt as if she grew an inch every day, to the point that folding clothes and putting them in the right pile has become nearly impossible for me. As parents our goal has … Read More

Frederiksted

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Bumfuzzle St. Croix

Frederiksted is a nice small town, and a good anchorage, leaving us with not much reason to mosey on further at the moment. The pier is an awesome place to hang out underwater. Spotted eagle rays, turtles galore, and just a cool all around place to explore. The pier guard … Read More

Born of Water

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Opti Three

We really live in our own world. Boat, beach, water. Once a week or so I run into town alone to grab groceries and do laundry, but the rest of the time it’s just us, going quietly about our lives together. Lowe created a restaurant on the beach serving some … Read More