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Published: August 14th 2007
Our last stop in the islands while working our way back thru the Bahamas towards the States was Green Turtle Cay. It is positioned in the Northern Abacos and is far enough west that we were able to stage here for crossing back to the USA. But we certainly took advantage of our time here while we waited for the perfect weather window to cross the Banks, the Gulf Stream, and make landfall in America- the 30 hour trip back to Florida. We ended up spending a week in Green Turtle waiting for good weather and had a blast exploring this quaint island for the second time.
Green Turtle Cay was the first island we visited in the Bahamas when we started this adventure over 2 years ago (which seems more like a lifetime ago). It was the first time we checked into a foreign country after arriving via sailboat, which is a much different experience than flying in and clearing customs at an airport. It was the first time we got to experience the crystal clear turquoise waters, the abundant sea life, and the friendly locals. And it was the first island we explored with golf carts and dinghy
Green Turtle Cay
The town of New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay, with its colorful houses and blooming bouganvilla- charming!rides. We have had many good times here at Green Turtle and it was great to go back and explore it again, but with a whole different outlook. After living on the Rum Runner for 18 months and spending over 10 months in the Bahamas in the last 2 years, you inevitably change your perspective on life. And it was fun to revisit one of our favorite little islands in the Bahamas again, after all of our adventures and experiences abroad.
Green Turtle Cay was colonized by the Loyalists who fled to the Bahamas after the American Revolution, escaping persecution because they were loyal to the crown. It is part of the fascinating history of the Bahamas and the people of Green Turtle Cay have created the Memorial Sculpture Garden to honor the original Loyalists that colonized here. In the center of the garden is a giant sculpture titled The Landing, with a woman bearing the British flag and a plaque telling the history of the Bahamas. Surrounding The Landing are over 20 busts, bronze sculptures of the original loyalists bearing the family names that are so common in the Bahamas, including Pinder, Rolle, and Lowe. We had a
Memorial Sculpture Garden
We enjoyed our visit to the sculpture garden on Greent Turtle Cay, which was in memory of the Loyalists who first colonized this island. great time exploring the sculpture garden and getting to see face to face the ancestors of many of our friends in the islands. Throughout our travels in the Bahamas we have come to know many Pinders, a few Rolles, and at least a couple of Lowes. It was fun to revisit the Memorial Sculpture Garden and experience this part of their history.
We spent most of our time on the island riding around in the golf cart and exploring the many wonderful beaches there. We found one spot down a narrow dirt road that opened up to a beautiful beach and protected bay, a perfect place for a swim and a picnic. We would first drive into town and get fresh grouper sandwiches from the wrecking tree, coconut ice cream from the three sisters, and a goombay smash from blue bee bar. Then we would be off to the beach for a picnic. Afterwards we would all dive into the pristine turquoise water for a swim- what fun! Kona was in heaven because not only does he love rides in the golf cart, but we would play fetch with him at the beach too. What a happy dog. Afterwards
Pinder
One of the bronze busts at the Memorial Sculpture Garden in Green Turtle. we would return to the boat, exhausted from the day filled with salt and sunshine. If we were lucky, the green turtle would pop his head up to visit us in the anchorage.
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