The Exuma Trek to Nassau

We made it to Rum Cay on Independence Day, so everything was closed, but it was just the way we like it. Back to the boat for our own celebration and to get away from the mosquitos. Leaving out the next day for Georgetown.

In Georgtown we were able to do laundry and pick up some groceries and managed to get in a little socializing at the local "Chat and Chill." We were invited to a party on -what else- the "Party Girl," a 150' private mega-yacht with a very interesting mix of people.

The next morning, we were entertained for hours to a mama and baby dolphin playing around our boat.



Heading North to Staniel Cay. The Staniel Cay Yacht Club was a very friendly place to hang out. Here's Mitch and Ally with the husband of the Governor. He must have been promoting the island because he kept buying us drinks. We didn't seem to mind.


and we met a nice young couple who were visiting their Grandmother on the Island. They gave us a ride in their golf cart to the high point on the island overlooking the ocean side. Nice view!





The next morning we went snorkeling at a grotto, just a short dingy ride away from where SUNLUVER was anchored. Wow! We were blown away by the life and beauty in such a small place.

Here's Bob feeding the fish


an Angel Fish


a Four Eyed Butterfly Fish


a cute little Jawfish...he's only about 3" long


We pull anchor and head for Warderick Wells Cay - a beautiful anchorage. Unfortunately the generator does not want to cooperate and we have no air conditioning or freezer to keep our ice so we make a hasty retreat North toward Nassau. We planned to stop in Highbourne Cay to stay at the marina where we can have shore power (and A/C) but alas... there was no room at the inn. So we anchored out for the night and left early am for Nassau where we have a slip confirmed and plenty of access to marine parts for repairs. My Mom will be joining the crew on Monday, July 20 for a week long visit.

Now we go explore more of the Bahamas then off to Miami next week!