We slept blissfully late (8:30!!!), then spend the major part of the day with chores. Chores in Paradise...doesn't seem right, does it? I defrosted the freezer, helped Luke with changing 2 fuel filters, etc. That and wonderfully hot showers at the marina filled most of the day.
We did go for a walk down to the southern part of the island. This part of the island remains the same - a sad reminder of past glory days. The entrance to Alice Town, first settlement on the northern island of Bimini.
Chalks, a seaplane business that brought in the tourists to paradise. Gone now, but the open door of the building shows chairs, the carpet covered "check-in" desk, etc...
But the beach is still nice, including the ferry running from North Bimini to South Bimini and back. We found lots of good beach glass here.
Last year, our marina was filled with sailboats. This year we are the only sailboat, and it's filled with fishing boats from the US. We met one group of fishermen today - they trolled 19 miles of Bahamian coast and pulled in a 60 pound wahoo, several large baracuda, and a beautiful mahi. Luke asked about fishing techniques, etc, and the great guy aboard gave us a real education about lures, bait, trolling, etc. AND!! He gave us a "guaranteed" lure, along with how to rig a ballyhoo bait! The lure is an "island"something... damn...I need to ask again tomorrow. Anyway, here is the lure --- it worked on Smokey. She is definitely interested in the smells and history of that lure! I'M interested in how well it works!!! Need to buy ballyhoo tomorrow!
The wind is picking up, the boat is rocking a little, and Smokey has decided that inside on the sofa is the place to be. I think that the bed will be the place to be shortly. Tomorrow we plan to wander through town (closed on Sunday). We hear there will be a playoff party at a local bar tomorrow!!!
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