More of the Bahamas

Not just another fish story. Although we had a photo of a Mahi Mahi in the last Blog, we were so proud of this one (50in long and about 24 lbs) that we had to show you.


Following other yachts through the shallows approaching Eleuthera from the south. Deb is supposed to be looking out for coral heads!!!!!! This idyllic day was followed by two days of wind and rain.


In some of the poorer villages deterioration of property is common. Many houses damaged by the frequent hurricanes are never repaired.


In Spanish Wells, a thriving fishing village, the majority of houses are well taken care of.


In many of the Cays fringing the Abacos everyone uses golf carts or club cars, either electric or gas powered. The streets are often only just wide enough.


Colorful sub tropical shrubs are abundant. These flowers were on a tree in someone’s front yard.


Walking the beach on the Atlantic side of one of the Cays.


One of many abandoned vehicles which detract from the beautiful surroundings. This one is at least decorated with island Art.


Fisher’s Bay in Guana Cay. Note the anchorage way beyond the jetty. It is often difficult to get close in with a draft of about 1.85 meters. There is only 0.5meter at the end of the jetty, just enough to tie up the dinghy.


A rental Unit at the entrance to Hope Town Harbor. Not a bad spot for some relaxation!!


Chairs placed at the end of the walk path help one enjoy the view.


This property on Man of War Cay has views of both the Atlantic Ocean, right, and Sea of Abaco, left.


Another colorful house, this one on Green Turtle Cay, overlooking the sculpture garden.


The Sculpture garden is full of busts and notations honoring Bahaman’s who contributed or still are contributing to the country.


Unfortunately so much garbage continually washes on to the beaches that every island has to do a beach clean up periodically to keep it under control. Eight of us on 4 cruising boats joined the owner of 30 acres on Manjack Cay to collect this pile in less than a day, an accumulation of no more than 4 months.


A cooling dip while most of the garbage was burned. Bottles were buried and a coconut tree was planted over the sight.


Marsh Harbor is the 3rd largest town in the Bahamas with good provisioning and a wide array of craft shops complete with fun displays.


How about this Bahaman Smile? The people are so friendly and these daquiris were pretty good too.


Conch, widely found and harvested in the Caribbean is being prepared to go into a salad.


A fisherman’s jetty, where Conch are brought in by the crate load. It is a staple here. Note Conch shells in foreground.


We mentioned in our last Blog posting about a Wahoo fishing tournament. Here’s what they look like. This one would be considered small and probably thrown back as it was only 43” and about 16 lbs but for us this was a great catch.