10-28-26 Grand Turk

 I've become hooked on the water color painting classes, so before heading down to the beach, I did another class.  Even Carolyn joined me.

today we painted a jelly fish
Then it was time to head to the beach---at least it was for me

look at that beach!  And those loungers are still free
Carolyn elected to stay on the ship siting she didn't want to get burned.  
walking through the shops to get to the beach
although I did have to go check out Ron Jon first

I even checked out Star Bucks to see if they had a Grand Turk mug, but I didn't see one.
so on to the beach
I love this port because the snorkeling right there between the beach and the ship is rally rather good.


I did take my snorkel and mask to the beach with me and headed in.  I knew the beaches we were going to would be pretty calm so I didn't pack my fins.  But I didn't need them.
even some man made things of interest in the water.
and lots of parrot fish

looking back towards the free loungers (and the Margaritaville complex behind them)
Amazing how close you can actually get to the ship
doesn't seem to bother the fish




even some schools of fish
even a few unique ones









the dark blue is deeper water.  I would guess they dug out a lot of it for the ships to dock, but maybe it's natural?  I do know Grand Turk is known for it's shelves and deep drop offs.  



 





obviously the water is super clear
This guy was about 3' from the shore


love all the colors of the parrot fish

of course there are the less glamorous chubs, too

and some colorful butterfly fish
and cleaning wrasses
and snappers
Time to take a break and enjoy the views from the loungers
even checked out the Margaritaville pool.  They welcome cruisers to use it.
although if you want to use the fancy chairs or "beds", there is a fee.  
there's even a swim up bar
and some Margaritaville shops.
are restaurant

it's quite the impressive pool








I believe those are the free loungers by the pool (to the left)


I love these chairs.  

leaving the pool and heading back to the beach


then back to the ship

one of my favorite ports for hanging out right there.

Time to check out another sunset.


didn't get a good picture of it with my camera, but we actually had a green flash tonight!

the green flash


and the end of another beautiful sunset

off to the Lido for dinner.  OK, I eat rather strangely now---thanks to Zepbound.
and off to the Main Stage for my singer and dancers.
It was another great day---even though I didn't see Carolyn for much of it.  



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