Hot

It's hot. It is always hot in August, September and October. The trade winds stop, the sky is hazy and leaves fall from the trees.  The pool, heated by the sun, is almost 90 degrees by noon so it's not much fun to hang out  in the pool.

We spend our mornings getting our chores done and then retreat to the air-co.  Those blog followers from Arizona can fully relate to this pattern. Those in Colorado can relate to being trapped inside during snow storms. We love Bonaire but September is our month to leave the island.

We are heading back to Colorado (this is a picture of our Colorado pool) to sell our house and liquidate our belongings.  When we moved to Bonaire, we were not sure this island thing was going to work out.  Our plan B would have been to return to Colorado.  Plan A has been a success and Bonaire is now our home.

We hope Colorado will be cooler but not snowing!

 

Sun and Moon

We gathered with friends to see the sunset and moonrise. Its a monthly phenomenon that allows viewing the sun setting and a full moon rising within a few minutes of each other.  It was an exceptionally clear evening and the viewing was spectacular. 

We began with drinks followed with a BBQ on the beach.  Everyone is set up for beach gatherings.  Our friends have a homemade bucket BBQ, folding tables and portable lights.  We all bring our own chairs and we are set for a great evening.

 

The moon comes up and its a big golden ball rising over the salt pans as the sun set finishes with a glow.