From the Nassau anchorage we headed south to the Exumas. We tried to catch dinner--- thought we had some luck as something took the line and pulled hard about 2/3 of the way through our trip. I brought the fish back to about 100 yard of the boat when the line snapped --- the rascal took the lure and all. In fact, he bit the lure off….
It was probably a barracuda, something we don’t want to catch anyway. Glad he got away.
First stop, Allen’s Cay, with the prehistoric iguanas! Here's a web page on them http://www.iucn-isg.org/actionplan/ch2/allenscay.php
They are actually the most beautiful colors. Look at this guy's pink ridge.
We were treated to a spectacular sunset.
Next, to Normans Cay. We managed a wonderful sail today. Often we have to motor or motor/sail to make a 50 to 60 mile passage. Today we sailed! The private island of Norman Cay used to belong to a drug lord who had his own air strip here. Now it’s almost deserted, homes and all.
A long walk along the only road
And runway
and terminal
Complete with welcome sign
Today there is a small resort with 3 cottages and a bar, McDuffs
But not open on Mondays
The only excitement is a downed plane in the shallow bank
And a MOST beautiful one-palm tree island!
Onward to Warderwick Wells Park! Exuma’s only land and sea park. Another sailing day! Here is the circle of boats at the moorings in the narrow park mooring area.
We walked today only as far as the mangrove area. At low tide it’s dry
At high tide, the water begins to come in.
The little mangrove baby plants await the water
Here is a good idea of the water level range in the mangrove area. The water reaches almost to the leaves during high tide.
Today we plan to hike and explore the park more with our friends Coleen, Ailena, and Bruce.
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