phone home?
Biking down Queens Highway, Man-o-War
honoring the setting sun with my newly fashoned horn
beach at Mermaid reef, behind Jib room, Marsh Harbor
Raging sea off Elbow Cay
Hopetown Harbor
Diver Chris-no conk yet
Tahiti BeachSunday, April 18, 2010
Abacoes Pictures
phone home? Biking down Queens Highway, Man-o-War honoring the setting sun with my newly fashoned horn beach at Mermaid reef, behind Jib room, Marsh Harbor Raging sea off Elbow Cay Hopetown Harbor Diver Chris-no conk yet Tahiti Beach
Wandering about central Abacoes
The past ten days have found us sailing from one great island to another. The weather has been mostly sunny and warm but the wind has howled much of the time. The protected waters of the Sea of Abacoe make sailing a joy even in strong winds.
Man-o-War- Spent time wandering about neat little town and basking in the sun on protected beach.. Harbor is very protected but no room to anchor as is's filled with moorings.
Marsh Harbor-Have stopped back here twice trying to get replacement engine part. The saying "island time" really hits home when a part that was to be delivered in 2 days still hasn't arrived after ten days. This small city has plenty of shopping and a protected harbor but the town itself is dirty and not at all well kept. Again purchased a couple meals of Conk from local diver.
Hope Town-We picked up a mooring at Hopetown on Elbow Cay for a week to wait out the windiest weather. This Bahamian village was clean and well kept. Cute pastel colored homes on tiny lots line the narrow lanes that surround the protected harbor. Miles of beautiful beaches on the ocean side and brightly flowered vegetation made spending time here a joy.
Tahati Beach-Anchored off great protected beach between Elbow Cay and Lubbers Quarter. This beach is adjacent to Tiloo Cut where the Raging ocean seas were keeping all the fishing boats in port.
Treasure Cay- Yesterday found us following the wind for a great day of sailing. Ended up anchored for the night in the protected harbor after a stop to explore Water Cay. Many of the tiny islands contain remains of homes and piers that apparently have been abandoned following past hurricanes.
Man-o-War- Spent time wandering about neat little town and basking in the sun on protected beach.. Harbor is very protected but no room to anchor as is's filled with moorings.
Marsh Harbor-Have stopped back here twice trying to get replacement engine part. The saying "island time" really hits home when a part that was to be delivered in 2 days still hasn't arrived after ten days. This small city has plenty of shopping and a protected harbor but the town itself is dirty and not at all well kept. Again purchased a couple meals of Conk from local diver.
Hope Town-We picked up a mooring at Hopetown on Elbow Cay for a week to wait out the windiest weather. This Bahamian village was clean and well kept. Cute pastel colored homes on tiny lots line the narrow lanes that surround the protected harbor. Miles of beautiful beaches on the ocean side and brightly flowered vegetation made spending time here a joy.
Tahati Beach-Anchored off great protected beach between Elbow Cay and Lubbers Quarter. This beach is adjacent to Tiloo Cut where the Raging ocean seas were keeping all the fishing boats in port.
Treasure Cay- Yesterday found us following the wind for a great day of sailing. Ended up anchored for the night in the protected harbor after a stop to explore Water Cay. Many of the tiny islands contain remains of homes and piers that apparently have been abandoned following past hurricanes.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Hub of Abaco
Tues march 30th- Sunny and warm, run south under full sail to Marsh Harbor. Busy harbor with small city (5000 residents) and good shopping.
Wed-Fill propane in town then snorkeling at Mermaid reef. Dinner at Jib room where we met niece of Glen and Ellie.
Thurs-Quick shopping trip for fresh veggies then sail to Guana Cay where we again anchored off the great beach at Bakers Bay then enjoyed a long walk on the ocean beach. On Fri we spent another glorious day biking about the island.
Sat- Sunny and warm once again, burst fuel line on engine had us scrambling to shut down and clean up before there was to much mess. Jury rigged a repair, then had a great sail back to Marsh Harbor for parts. Easter holiday lasts from Fri thru Mon so Yanmar dealer was closed until Tuesday. While biking in town found a local selling conk out of his truck. He cleaned them while I watched and we had a great dinner of cracked conk.
Easter- Decided weather was to nice to spend in harbor, Sailed to Man-o-war where we anchored in a small cove with a nice beach with ocean beach 50 ft across rocks. Biked around a great little town. Has to be the prettiest we have seen yet. Easter feast of cracked conk for dinner .
Wed-Fill propane in town then snorkeling at Mermaid reef. Dinner at Jib room where we met niece of Glen and Ellie.
Thurs-Quick shopping trip for fresh veggies then sail to Guana Cay where we again anchored off the great beach at Bakers Bay then enjoyed a long walk on the ocean beach. On Fri we spent another glorious day biking about the island.
Sat- Sunny and warm once again, burst fuel line on engine had us scrambling to shut down and clean up before there was to much mess. Jury rigged a repair, then had a great sail back to Marsh Harbor for parts. Easter holiday lasts from Fri thru Mon so Yanmar dealer was closed until Tuesday. While biking in town found a local selling conk out of his truck. He cleaned them while I watched and we had a great dinner of cracked conk.
Easter- Decided weather was to nice to spend in harbor, Sailed to Man-o-war where we anchored in a small cove with a nice beach with ocean beach 50 ft across rocks. Biked around a great little town. Has to be the prettiest we have seen yet. Easter feast of cracked conk for dinner .
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