As always happens, our boatyard work in Grenada took longer than we planned. So we got the boat back in the water and had to immediately sail east to Barbados. Of course the conditions were not great with 6-8 feet with 20-30 knot winds. And yes, the wind was from the wrong direction. So we ended up sailing 240 miles to go 130 miles and it took 41 hours. But we got there just in time for Steve's old surfing buddies to fly in for a nostalgia visit, and for Lili to catch a flight back to Florida for a quick visit. We spent 3 wonderful weeks in Barbados. Now we are sailing to St. Lucia to meet friends flying in to celebrate Lili's BIG birthday. And you guessed it…..the seas are 8-10 feet with 20-25 knot winds! We know sailing and schedules don't mix, but spending time with friends is worth a little bit of uncomfortable sailing!