We are still alive and floating! Cell and internet service in the Bahamas, especially in the Out Islands is hit and miss. Lately it has definitely been a "miss".

We left Allen's Cay about five days ago and made our way to Norman's Cay where we spent four days. We did some land exploring, went conching, of course had happy hours and generally took it easy. We had to stay the fourth day as the winds and waves were not favourable for travelling. Generally the weather has been good, although the winds have been from the north making them cool.

Jorge in our "convertible" in Norman's Cay.

The name we gave it "Lone Palm Island" at low tide, many happy hours here.

Baby starfish in my hand.

Sign at the airport.

 

A conch.

The critter removed from his shell.

The final product - conch salad (you'd be proud of me Donna!)

Spotted ray swimming by the boat about 6' in width.

Plane wreck at low tide.

We are now in Warderick Wells Cay (Exumas Park). We arrived yesterday after having a great sail down the Exumas Sound (deep water compared to the Exumas Banks). It was a 3-1/2 hour trip. This is a nature park and is very protected. (Of course there is the park HQ and a bit of internet, this is my second attempt to connect). Today we walked part of the island with Gilbert and Diana, saw some blow holes and a memorial to shipwrecked sailors. I have lots of pictures but I am not sure if I will be able to get them to download.

Warderick Wells Cay.

52' sperm whale skeleton.

Nocturnal hutias (like a guinea pig.)

Big snail!

Ghost crab.

Boo Boo Hill with the Exuma Sound in the background.

Memorial to shipwrecked sailors, every piece of wood has the visiting boats name, date and crew.

Anchorage at Warderick Wells Cay.

Tomorrow we might head for Staniel Cay. Apparently they have pigs that actually swim out to the boats! Have to get a picture of that. They also have a town for reprovisioning and a marina with internet. Hopefully I can catch up on sending pictures.