March 10th, 2019
Treasure at the end of the rainbow
One of the highlights of the Abacos as our time in Double Breasted Cay which could only have been named by a randy sailor of old. I couldn't see the likeness but it did have a pleasant undulation and was soft underfoot. Before some feminist chooses to take offence that's Tracey's input - gotta laugh.
The waters are as clear as mountain air and being in the middle of nowhere the sea life is amazing. We saw a hug sea snail that had left its shell and was about eight inches long and six high. An eagle ray jumped out of the water in front of us, turtle flitted about and Brian and I were able to put plenty of food on the table.
We loved it and were sad to leave but we had Alexs deadline to meet and a fresh broad reach is a hard thing to turn down. We pulled up the anchor at sunup and dropped it again in Marsh Harbor at sundown having rattled out a fantastic 80nm. One of those days that sticks with you and will enlighten old age. A perfect day.
March 10th, 2019
A new crew member
We have a new crew member gifted by Brian and so-called Brianna. She is a cutting from his plant that comes from his home and apparently grows like mad so I shall be posting a monthly picture. Have to say its really nice to have some plant life on board and we want her to encircle the post and bush out.
March 10th, 2019
Sunset
This is Big Bear anchored by us in Sale Cay enjoying the sunset
March 10th, 2019
Butterflies
One of the features that we loved about the Abacos was the trees for we love them and so it was a great pleasure to once again walk in a forest. With the trees came birdlife and as you can see in the picture huge butterflies. There are two of them.
March 10th, 2019
Seaweed
On the north side of Cays that run along the top of the Abacos there is piles and piles of seaweed that is just like paper streamers and feels lovely and soft underfoot. Perfect bedding for a survivalist but you would be eaten alive by the bugs that come out at night.
March 10th, 2019
Drone
Here is the drone which is an amazing piece of kit hovering away waiting for a command - don't you just love GPS.
March 10th, 2019
Drone Shot
This was taken by Brian Tobin with his lovely drone. The same type as the one that I landed in the sea and need to replace. It was at this anchorage that we met up with Dan and Tomas who were kayaking. They are both fun and fascinating characters who happen, amongst other things, to be medical professors. They ended up joining us for a few days sleeping on Brian's boat Big Bear. It was with them that I had my first taste of spear fishing in the literal and metaphorical sense. Not only did I love it as my hunter gatherer instincts came to the fore but we also had some stunning meals to accompany sundown, rum and many laughs round the table
March 10th, 2019
Moosha Cay
We have been having a lot of fun and I just didn't realize how long it has been since I updated the blog. Indeed, it took someone else to remind me so here we are anchored off the stunning Moosha Cay. Its been blowing twenty knots or so from the East for a couple of days so we have been making the most of the many sheltered anchorages that the Bahamas have to offer. Moosha is owned by David Copperfield and is a very exclusive resort costing $39,000 a day for twelve people. We, to a degree, have it for free and have the added benefit of being able to DISAPPEAR to the next stunning cay and the next and the next. My last blog was 280 nautical or 322 statute miles north of here in the Abacos. The reason for the push south is that Alex, our eldest son, is flying into Georgetown to explore the Exumas and celebrate his 30th birthday. This will be the first time that he has seen the good ship Pearl of Penzance. Needless to say, we are very excited to see him.
