Beach and Sea Treasures
We obviously have a passion for sea glass; we readily admit that. Our life here in the Bahamas allows us to indulge in it quite frequently. Al had a jackpot day last week when he took a walk by himself … Continued
Man-O-War Cay
It was time for a change of scenery again and Monday looked like a good weather window to get out of Hope Town and head to Man-O-War Cay. Cutting Class and Kindred Spirit left early in the morning with the tide … Continued
A Little Art Show
Over the past week, as we walked around the settlement, we have seen artists scattered about, painting Hopetown’s scenery. Their presence added another dimension to the sense of community that pervades little Hope Town. We learned that the artists were … Continued
The Rainbow Before the Rains
Monday morning greeted us with a delightful and colorful surprise – a rainbow! We had not heard any rain during the night, but there it was. Even better, this photo captured the rainbow with Kindred Spirit and the Hope Town … Continued
Wine Down Sip Sip, Sots, and Ice Cream
If a title like that doesn’t get your attention, what will? This is a post about three of our favorite things here in Hope Town. On our second night in Hope Town way back on Friday, December 13th, Dan and … Continued
Hello 2014!
The holiday festivities here in Hope Town continued after Christmas. This is one town that really knows how to make the most of the holidays! After the Boxing Day race, there was a golf cart parade between Christmas and New … Continued
Great Guana Cay
It was time for a little trip to stretch our wings again and to see a different Abaco cay. Cutting Class and Kindred Spirit departed Hope Town in the early morning for Great Guana Cay. Although it was a cloudy morning, … Continued
Boxing and Racing Day – Kindred Spirit takes 5th place!
Boxing Day is traditionally the day following Christmas Day (December 26th), when servants and tradesmen would receive gifts, known as a “Christmas box”, from their bosses or employers. This custom has its beginnings in an old English tradition. Since servants … Continued
Our Christmas in Hope Town, Elbow Cay
If we cannot be at home with our family this year, Hope Town is a good substitute. As I described in an earlier post, the Christmas spirit is alive and thriving here. Our Christmas Eve began a day early as … Continued
Bahama Watercolors
People talk about the beauty of the water in the Bahamas. For three months as we traveled down the ICW, we would often say to each other, “can’t wait to see that water.” Truth be told, the ICW water left … Continued