Author Archives: Mark
Big Majors Spot – aka Piggy Beach
What does it take to mix the people who have massive mega yachts (them) and those who sail on a budget (us)? Rounding the point into an anchorage off Big Majors Spot we were surprised to see 9 mega yachts, 10 motor yachts and about 20 sailboats. They were all anchored together. Why? Pigs! Or […]
Beautiful Staniel Cay
Staniel Cay turned out to be a real gem. This little 2 mile long island is the nearest provisioning point to the Exuma Land and Sea Park. Inside the park there is nothing but nature. This is the last chance for fuel or any fresh vegetables. Boats do not stay here. They just pass through. […]
Iguanas
The northern tip of Bitter Guana Cay is an iguana sanctuary. This is where many northern Bahamian rock iguanas call home. And, they have become quite a tourist attraction. This is not a bad thing as tourists bring food. In fact, the iguanas are so use to the tour boats, when we arrived ashore in […]
Lost Shoe Monument
How you ever been walking down the street and come upon a single shoe? I have seen lone shoes on beaches, sidewalks, in parks and playgrounds. Who are these people who lose a single shoe? I mean, how does this happen. Do people not notice their shoe has fallen off? Are there really people in the […]
Ups and Downs in George Town
Part I We recently had two sets of cruising friends swallow the anchor. This expression means they are selling their boat and giving up the cruising life, for good. The thing they both had in common is once they made this decision they became excited about returning to a life containing various aspects of […]
George Town – Great Exuma Island
When sailing up and down the 365 islands that make up the Exuma islands, George Town is the place to stop for ATMs, government services and food provisioning. It is located on Great Exuma, the southernmost island of the Exumas, which is about 37 miles long and has a population of 7,500. We needed to […]
Eleuthera – Governer’s Harbour and Searching for Pink Sandy Beaches
We dropped anchor in Governor’s Harbour. We had read good things about this location and were not disappointed. High on our list of things to do was find a pink sand beach. We have been to Bermuda that touts pink sand beaches to tourists. Quite frankly their beaches were a serious let down. Yes, the […]
Eleuthera – Alice Town
Our first stop on Eleuthera is Alice Town. I am not sure who Alice was but there are several places in the Bahamas who seem to be quite fond of her. Alice Town is tiny. It has just one food store and a couple of shops and restaurants. Looking at the map of Eleuthera, the […]
Good Bye Abaco Islands
We decided it was time for us to move south and leave the Abaco Islands. Our route took us to Tilloo Cay where we waited a couple of days for some windy weather to pass. On our way from Marsh Harbour to Tilloo Cay, we were joined by our new Canadian friends, Ian and […]
Marsh Harbour – Great Abaco Island
Marsh Harbour is not very scenic. Once again our expectations were too high. Other cruisers told us we would most certainly enjoy Marsh Harbour. They enthusiastically raved about a grocery store called Maxwell’s. It’s true. Maxwell’s is a large format grocery store similar to the stores to which Americans are accustomed. But, Maxwell’s, with their […]
We Need Toilet Parts
When you need boat parts, nothing will make you appreciate being in a populated area more than this. A connection to one of our holding tanks recently failed. The holding tank is where sewage is pumped from the toilet. It is held there, hence the name holding tank, prior to being discharged into the ocean […]
Our One-Year Anniversary
Exactly one year ago today, we posted Earning Checkmarks signifying our departure from Atlanta and selling our home of over 20 years. Did we make a mistake? Is it everything we thought it would be? Are we going to carry on? Mark’s thoughts…. Life on a boat is a little harder than […]
Errands
Not every day is a play day. While we’re fortunate enough to be tied to a dock this week, we are taking advantage of not having to load everything in the dinghy to go to shore. Today on our list is grocery shopping and laundry. We both really miss the days of driving to […]
Elbow Cay – Hope Town
Hope Town on Elbow Cay is the most scenic and charming island we have visited in the Abacos. We can see why it is a popular spot for cruising sailors and vacationers. The natural harbor offers protection from storms and all wind directions. The township is packed with delightful cottages. Instead of numbers, the […]
Great Guana Cay
We stopped at Great Guana Cay on our way south. Well actually, we stopped outside of Treasure Cay first but didn’t get off the boat. Treasure Cay is a resort port. Other than the marina and beach there isn’t much else there. We anchored outside of the harbor as it is a little too […]
