Sounding the Conch
Back to conch shells again! This time, as a musical instrument. I admit I do not like to eat conch in any form, but I love the shell. I will not take a conch with a slimey living creature in … Continued
A Visit with Friends from Home
Our friends, Gil and Judy, abandoned the cold New England weather to spend a week visiting us here in the warm and sunny Bahamas. Can’t blame them for that! This is what our little house in Connecticut looks like right … Continued
Never Bored!
There is always something to do here! We have yet to experience a day of boredom, not even just a little bit. In a seven-day period, we experienced three very varied events, each benefiting worthy causes. Art for the Parks, sponsored … Continued
Lynyard Cay and Little Harbour
We really wanted to get down to Little Harbour, a place that is actually on Great Abaco but not far from Lynyard. We can hear Wellington and Gordy on the Cruisers’ Net each morning as they describe the happenings and … Continued
Lynyard Cay and the Search for a Blue Hole
It was time to stretch our legs again (or would that be “wings,” as in sails??) and see another harbor. We had been waiting for a stretch of several days with gentle winds and low seas to make the trip south … Continued
Elbow Reef Lighthouse – “The Candy Striped Lighthouse”
WARNING – This is a long blog post! We had an amazing experience. I don’t ever want to forget this. The Elbow Reef Lighthouse was our first sight of Hope Town on December 12th when we finally ended our first 3 months of … Continued
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