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Published: August 4th 2006
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Jen and Kona on the ruins of the outdoor, covered patio on Royal.The next island that Jay and I wanted to explore was Royal Island, just North of Eluthera and on the way back up to the Abacos. This uninhabited island is known for its protected harbor and ruins that you can go and explore. In the 1930s Royal Island was home of a very extensive and beautiful plantation. What remains today is the concrete foundation of the buildings which are now overgrown with trees and vines, absolutely beautiful in its own way. After tying up the dinghy to what remains of the dock there (a couple of concrete blocks and metal rebar) your climb up the hill to the house. The entire front of the plantation was terraced, and rose bushes still grow there today. We explored all of the estate and found many places where very decorative and intricate tiles still remain. We found the old kitchen with its big hearth and the remains of a guest quarters with its own bathroom and fireplace- very neat. Our favorite area we found was an outdoor covered patio which opened up to a beautiful view of the bay. There were the remains of an old wine cellar and open bar there, and Jay
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Jay under an archway. and I could just imagine entertaining on the patio. We also walked on the dilapidated road along the stone wall of the estate to the other side of the island where there was another bay and the remains of an old sea wall. It was a great place to explore and we took lots of great pictures.
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Margie
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Hi, I am trying to keep track of you and the hurricanes. Stay safe. You send the best pictures -get ready for National Geographic spread.