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.
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