It was as if the people of Santa Maria de la Campana had miraculously learned of Anna’s good fortune even before Calliope arrived and were already gathering to celebrate. From a distance, Anna could see them streaming down the path, calling and waving to Calliope as she moved majestically into Bahia del Cangrejo. But it wasn’t until the anchor had been set and the engines powered down that Anna heard the most-welcome sound of all—the bells of Santa Maria. Looking up, she could see Father Salazar, perched in the bell tower, holding the boom box high with one hand and waving excitedly with the other.
CalliopeCalliopeBahia del CangrejoAs they waited for the motor launch to take his guests ashore, Rémy extended his hand to Kip.
“It pleases me very much we have come to this decision. I am con
