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Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 10th 2014

Geo: 25.5366, -77.7181Arrived at Alder Cay after another good day of sailing from Goat Cay. Alder Cay is our last stop in the Berries. From here, we are jumping to New Providence, and then on to the Exumas.... read more
Star fish beside the boat.
A little R&R...Reading. Relaxing.
Anchored with three other boats at Alder Cay

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 9th 2014

Geo: 25.8125, -77.9008North of Bullock's Harbour we passed Little Stirrup Cay and Great Stirrup Cay where the cruise ships bring their passengers to their "Private Island" for a beach day and for many water sports. We actually sailed right past one of the cruise ships that was anchored there for the day. We came around the top of both islands and then headed south on the eastern side of the Berries and slipped into the anchorage just below Great Stirrup Cay. We were anchored right off of Goat Cay. The Sea-doos that the cruise ship passengers rented whipped around us all afternoon. We took it in stride. Out here, it's an honour to be considered "part of the scenery". :)We also took the dingy over to Great Stirrup Cay to walk up to the lighthouse and ... read more
Rounding Little Stirrup Cay
Ha…TRYING to get an internet signal from the
Sailing past the anchored ship.

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 7th 2014

Geo: 25.7554, -77.8735Feb. 8th, 2014 – The Berry Islands Quick note to say that we are anchored between Great Harbour and Bullocks bay. We explored both areas today. It's funny, this area has dark green waters and many needle trees so I feel like we are in Muskoka! We dinghied ashore to visit some other cruising friends at Great Harbour Cay Marina!We waited until Thursday to leave Bimini and had a PERFECT first day of sailing. Second wasn't too bad either!! (Good thing Tony found that stone crab...by leaving one day later we got perfect wind! We caught up with 3 couples from Bimini and they all said that their first day out was horribly rough!)Next we will head up towards Great Stirrup Cay and around the other side of the island. After that, down to ... read more
Sun rising...
Cat nap.
Our shadow as we approach the Berries.

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 6th 2014

Geo: 25.6415, -78.4177Left Bimini one day later than planned. It turned out to be the best thing we could have done! Had a PERFECT day of sailing! Even got visited by a pod of dolphins! We anchored on the Bahama Bank (kinda the middle of really shallow ocean) for one night and then continued to The Berries the following morning at 6:30am.... read more
Sails up!
Heading for the Berry Islands
Can't get over the colour of the waters!

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 5th 2014

Geo: 25.7167, -79.3We were planning to leave…but while we were waiting for the wind to die down in the afternoon, Tony scored some stone crab. He immediately announced "We're not leaving!" and that he was running to the store to buy a bottle of chardonnay and putting everything on ice. "Early Birthday DInner", he called it! So, we enjoyed one more, unexpected night in Bimini. And it was a good thing! The seas were given an extra day to calm down, and we had the perfect sail when leaving Bimini the next day!!! Feb. 4th. 2014 – Getting ready to leave BiminiHello Friends and Family!Now that SUPER BOWL is over, we can actually leave Bimini. Believe it or not, we stayed put here for a week just so that Tony could watch football. Yeah, yeah…I know ... read more
The culprit. I mean, the Claw.
Bahamian Road Kill. Ok, that's a little weird, no?
Went to watch the sunset one last time in Bimini..

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 4th 2014

Geo: 25.7167, -79.3Feb. 4th, 2014 – Here's our picture blog!Hi All,I have been working like crazy to get ALL of our pictures uploaded for your viewing pleasure. I have created this only a picture blog. But I am required to put captions for each shot - and if there's more to say you can find it to the right of the pictures when you go into each album and view them one by one. This covers OUR WHOLE TRIP (and then some!)Travel Pod is not a fancy site, and it's lacking in many features, but I'm amazed at how quickly I can upload my pictures to it. I tried about 4 different sites in the past two days and this was the only one that could run on the bandwidth I have available here. I've also ... read more
Now THAT's a Golf Cart!
Walking around town..
Laundry day

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 3rd 2014

Geo: 25.7167, -79.3"Built and occupied by local author/historian Ashley Saunders This popular attraction is a walking tour of Alice Town. Its unique structure offers guest quarters and a mini museum." - Bimini Tourism... read more
All materials found on the beach/donated by locals
Bimini Cotton
Dolphin House Kitchen

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 3rd 2014

Geo: 25.7167, -79.3There's no fear of starving in Bimini. Mornings start out with Cinnamon or Guava Buns from the bakery.Or, I've made French Toast! Coffee, is made every morning no matter what…we use our french press (given to us as a wedding gift) and we grind our own coffee beans (grinder was also a wedding gift!) The town of Bimini is small and quaint. The locals are friendly. And the food it phenomenal! Okay, Let's talk more about FOOD. There is a wonderful women who calls herself "Sister Janet". She sells a huge variety of home cooked meals everyday. Her storefront is her car. Yes, her car. "Sister J" (as the locals know her) gets up at... read more
Coconut Bread
Making french toast with Coconut Bread
Coffee and the Coconut Bread French Toast

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 3rd 2014

Geo: 25.7167, -79.3Bimini is fantastic! It's hot, the beach is gorgeous, the locals a friendly, and the food is to die for!!! We've tried conch salad in two conch shacks, I've had cracked conch at CJ's at the beach, and I tried the lunch special at Bimini Sands Resort which was honey glazed ham, peas and rice and mac&cheese…nothing has been a disappointment yet!First things first. Let's talk more about FOOD. There is a wonderful women named Sister J who sells a huge variety of home cooked meals from her car everyday. This is what it's all about, folks! Her daily choices include: Fried Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Curry Chicken, Ribs, Turkey meatloaf, Fried Baracuda, Conch Rice, Peas and Rice, Fried plantains, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, green salad, corn, carrots and string beans, beet salad….and the list ... read more
Parking the car...
Enjoying the sand bar at low tide
Venturing out...

Central America Caribbean » Bahamas February 1st 2014

Geo: 25.7167, -79.3 The RBC branch (only bank on the island) is about 100 steps away from us.... read more




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