Sunset Over Grenada

As the sun dips below the horizon, I’m sitting in the cockpit, listening to Coldplay with a glass of wine and watching the colours of the sky change from smoky blue to dusty pink. The sea’s turning glassy and there’s a gentle swell that could just be the earth breathing.

From time to time the water’s surface splashes briefly with fish fins and tails and then a small dark head pokes through. It’s not the first time a turtle has been swimming close to the boat, and I welcome the familiar sight with a smile.  Just how chilled can a person be?

The ice cube in my glass melts too quickly and the sky turns a vivid orange as the darkness descends before the moon-rise. Ripples on the water are like a spider's web on silver, and Venus’ reflection is golden.

"God put a smile upon my face" indeed.  Life is simply enchanting, and I thank my lucky stars....

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