So last week we took a short and sedate trip with Fishbone Tours – with Sami and Billy of course. Bob has been out with Julius Rankine of Fishbone Tours before – but none of the rest of us had so we decided to have a little fun on a Friday morning and see the sights of Savannah Sound.
Needless to say I was very nervous about Bob being on the boat but Julius assured me that he would take it very gently and it was a very calm day.
We saw lots of turtles and Julius is very knowledgeable about everything to be found both in the Sound as well as talking about the Atlantic Ocean as well. Of course he is extremely keen on the conservation and preservation of sea and bird life as well as the mangroves and talked very interestingly about it all.
He showed us this beautiful starfish – such a stunning orange – my favorite color as you all know ! and more importantly showed us how to put them safely back in the water. You have to make sure that they are not floating – otherwise they will die. If you tilt them to one side whilst in the waterthey fill with water again and the air bubbles all come out and they glide back down to the bottom.
We also saw this upside down jellyfish – or to give it it’s proper name Cassiopea – and some beautiful big rays. Being on the water was very calming and relaxing although I know that a lot of Julius’s trips are a good deal more exciting. We absolutely loved our time out with him and I can’t recommend him highly enough – next time you are here give yourselves a treat and take one of his tours. You can contact him on 242 819 4960 or 242 359 7271
Apologies that I simply cannot remember the name of the lovely young man who works along with him – just gone out of my head. It was one of those trips that although I knew I was going to write about it I wanted to just experience it so I didn’t write anything down or even take many pictures – it was something to really be in the moment with.
Now on to Sprawling Towers – the roof joists are pretty much all up now and it really feels like a big step forward. The shadows are very arty and beautiful that are cast by the joists but actually it will be even more exciting when the roof goes on……
Finally news on Bob’s surgery. We flew into Nassau on Sunday and Bob was admitted to Doctors Hospital with 24 hours notice ! There seems to be a small window of slightly less Covid cases so the surgeon and his team decided to move quickly on it.
Bob had his operation on Tuesday – one of the longest days of my life. I finally heard from the surgeon at 10pm and he told me it was all done. The implants and plates are in and so it will be a lot safer. We are so full of gratitude for the whole team at Doctors Hospital in Nassau who made it all happen.
Now the recovery and recuperation period begins along with a little – or rather a lot of patience.
Thank you to everybody who has sent love and good wishes and prayers – so very much appreciated.
23 thoughts on “A Trip with Fishbone Tours and other news”
Wishing Bob a smooth recovery. Glad to hear he is finally on the mend!
Going to be quite a long recovery but we are ready for it. Thank you ….
Thank you so much – on the home length now !
Hope all Is well with Bob
Getting a little better every day – thank you
Great news about Bob! We hope both of you are doing well.
Thank you – the relief that it is done is huge … Now to get him to behave properly in recovery !
Bob, we wish you a good recovery.
Love, Eileen and Ianxx
Thank you on his behalf…..
Sending you both love, hugs and healing thoughts and prayers
Thank you so much Christina – much appreciated !
Hi Kathy,
Glad to hear about Bob. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
Been keeping up with the Blog each week.
Missing our special place. Hopefully getting back there in the Spring.
Stay well
Warm regards,
Susan, Judy and Joe from LI
It will be lovely to see you again…. Thanks for the good wishes to Bob – I will tell him !
So good that Bob has had his operation – all best wishes for a speedy recovery and love to you all. xxx
Lovely to hear from you – thanks so much xx
Sending our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and successful recovery for Bob. Please remember to take care of yourself too. Hugs to you both.
Thank you so much – lovely to hear from you xx
So glad the surgery is behind you . Now everything is forward moving . Now it is time for lots of rehab, good luck
Thank you Barbara – yes lots of rehab ……
Wishing Bob a smooth recovery! Take good care of yourself too, Kathy ❤️
Thank you Soraya – hope that all is well with you. Looking forward to getting Bob home in the next 10 days or so ….
All the best, Kathy and Bob! Patience….always. I know it is hard.The body wants to “jump back”!
How right you are – and mind even more so ! Lovely to hear from you ….