February 8, 2014

We continued to partake in the 5Fs. However before that, we went for a walk with Diana and Gilbert to the next island to explore the cave and walk the beach. We packed a picnic lunch and then set out. The walk was not too long, good thing because again it was a hot day. The cave was amazing, some 90 feet long. Some people actually snorkel in the water but that wasn't for us.

Rock markers indicating the way to the cave.

Gilbert and Jorge inside the cave.

Stalactites.

Jorge "posing" inside the cave.

More stalactites.

The opening to the cave behind us (l - r: Diana, Kim, Gilbert).

 

Bats on the ceiling of the cave.

Jorge and Kim.

"Mother and child" stalagmite.

Still inside the cave.

Ditto.

 

After exploring the cave, Jorge found a shady spot with some breeze so we sat and had lunch. We then walked to the beach and walked the beach! Unfortunately on the bank side of the Exumas a lot of garbage from boats washes up on the shores, definitely taking away the natural beauty!

Part of the walking path to the beach.

The beach.

Osprey's eggs.

Gilbert beside the osprey's nest.

Mom back protecting her eggs.

 

Jorge and I then explored a wrecked fishing boat on the shore across from Little Farmer's Cay Yacht Club.

The fishing boat wreck.

Yes there is a turtle in there somewhere!

By this time it was 1500 and time for the hermit crab races! 9 crabs have numbers painted on them, they are placed in the center of a large circle and whichever crab walks outside the circle first wins. Jorge bet $6 and won $16! He then bet more conservatively, $1 and lost it. Oh well, afternoon drinks were paid for.

Approaching Little Harbour by dinghy.

The hermit crabs.

The race.

Wanna be stowaways!

There were ladies selling crafts, food and music throughout the island. Because we were on the opposite side of the island to the sailboat races, we missed them today. Glad we caught them the day before.

We stopped by Serenada and said good-bye to Vita (from Trenton). They are turning around here and starting their trek back to Canada.

We had invited another cruiser from Canada for supper. He is sailing single-handed and is also starting to make his way home although he keeps his boat in Florida when in Canada. Hard to believe it is already turn-around time for some cruisers!

February 9, 2014

We spent a lazy morning onboard CS'ta Time. However most of the some 100 boats in the anchorage left. The bay certainly looks empty with only a handful of boats still here. Jorge and I had decided to stay another day and head for George Town tomorrow. We are not sure if we will go the whole distance (some 40 nm) or do it in two days. We are leaning towards doing it in one shot.

Another gorgeous day in paradise.