Day 19

Hal and Heather left early for the airport because, even though I gave him a toothbrush, he was jonesing(?) for that suitcase. I mean, we’re in the Bahamas, what more could you need? They got back and had rented a car – an ancient Ford Focus with 108,000 miles on it. It is hilarious. The rental agent wasn’t too upset when Hal pointed out that one wheel was missing a lug nut. Whatever! We got the snorkel gear together and went back to Mermaid’s Reef and this time remembered to bring fish food. Back to the Jib Room for lunch and then it was time for mom and dad to have a nap! All this parenting wears a person out! Kids wanted an “adventure” so they took off in the car. Several hours later they returned, having picked up a hitchhiker ( what has mom told them about that?) who took them off road to see the Blue Hole, and they drove to Treasure Cay and back. We regrouped again and went to Curly Tails for an outstanding dinner. Back at the Jib room, Saturday night was in full swing. Dad and Heather couldn’t take any more, and Mom stayed for a while and finally left Hal on his own!