A lot has happened

We said our goodbyes to Staniel Cay and continued to head south.  Next destination was Black Point.  We heard a lot of good things about this place and were excited to go.   Once we arrived there was a nice anchorage with plenty of room for us to drop anchor.  We had heard that there was a nice laundromat that we immediately took advantage of.  Our first few hours were spent doing laundry but it was great place to meet other cruisers that were doing the same thing.  In-between loads we walked around town to get the lay of the land.  We found a restaurant/bar, a tiny market, and a place to get free water (priority).  We also saw a phone booth, I know to some that this may be no big deal but when is the last time you saw one, do they even exist in the US anymore. Even funnier is it was locate right next to the local jail.

It just so happened that there was a local regatta taking place while we were there.  We had a perfect view, they were sailing right through the anchorage.  One boat passed by us with inches to spare.

We hiked to a blow hole on the other side of the island during high tide so it was very active. Then a path took us to the beach, another site to behold.

 

Next stop Farmers Cay.  Seas were good but half way to our destination the engine alarm went off (me panic) we were motor sailing so we quickly turned off the engine.  Walter hurried to see what was wrong while I stayed at the helm trying to keep us on course.  You know the engine pump we put on at Staniel Cay, a bolt had loosened so it was not flushing water to keep the engine cool.  Best thing we did was stay those extra days waiting for the one we ordered.  Walter and his quick action and smarts was able to replace the pump (while under way) in no time and we were able to start the engine back up and get back on track. 

Farmers Cay was our next destination, it is very small island but we were still able to find a place called “Ty’s” for some rum drinks and a fish dinner.

It is always nice to get your feet back on land when possible, we dinghied to a beach were we came across some ruins of what looked to be a small resort, Mediterranean looking but now all abandoned. But Walters highlight of the day was finding a place to swim with the sea turtles.

Time to move on again, the plan was to go to the island that David Copperfield owns where there is a sunken Steinway and mermaid sculpture, it was supposed to be great snorkeling too.  When we arrived, we just could not get a anchor to set after a few try’s, too much coral and grass.  Disappointed, we decided that we would have to move on and find a place to anchor for the night (maybe on the way home we can try again) we went a few miles and found a small sandy area and called it a night. 

George Town was the ultimate destination!!!!!  A days sail we arrived in Elizabeth Harbor and anchored in an area called sand dollar beach, Walter was so excited. The next day it was a dinghy ride to Chat-n-Chill.  We had been in George Town a few years ago when we rented a vacation house, saying maybe one day we can sail our boat. Tada! A Kalik beer and a Cuban cigar to celebrate.

We went to Monument Beach, a place where cruisers have been spelling out their boat names for years with rocks, so when in Rome.  Once  we were done we hiked to the top of the hill that is marked with a monument representing the highest point in George Town.  It was the best view around you could even see our name (which we abbreviated). 

Glutens for punishment we went to another beach that day that had what they call a art walk.  The path lead to the other side of the island, along the way was corky things cruisers made out of rock, coconuts or anything they could find.