Category Archives: Bahamas – The Exumas

Provo Passage: Days 1-2

Tues, April 1, 2014 – A bit before noon we raised the anchor, said good-bye to GeorgeTown, and headed south out of the harbor.  The weather was heavier than we would have liked with a forecast of 20 kt winds … Continue reading

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Local Lectures

Sun, March 23, 2014- We went to a lecture by a local historian on the Bahamas held near Chat and Chill.  He was a good speaker.  We had been unaware of the impact WWII had on the Bahamas.  It was … Continue reading

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The Drill!

Fri, March 21, 2014- Ok, so typical day in the islands.  Guests went home.  The boat has been cleaned.  It is time to do laundry and provision.  We put 5 loads of laundry into the dinghy (in trash bags to … Continue reading

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Company!

Mon, March 10, 2014- Bob and Maureen arrived mid-day.  We went to Peace and Plenty for lunch before going back to the boat.  They are planning for a journey south on their boat next winter to spend time in the … Continue reading

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Georgetown

Sun, March 9, 2014- Sailed to Georgetown with good following seas.  We did not realize that daylight savings had started so were surprised that everything’s was closed down when we headed to shore on Stocking Island.  GeorgeTown is an adult … Continue reading

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Black Point School

Sat, March 8, 2014- We moved to Black Point, about 5 miles south of Staniel Cay.  We went to a fundraising BBQ on the main street across from the All Age School that was to raise money for the school.    … Continue reading

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Staniel Cay

Tues, March 4, 2014- Mark and Lauren went into the water at Compass Cay dock for a photo op with the nurse sharks.  They did not swim but did get very close to the sharks.  There were a dozen or … Continue reading

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Compass Cay

Mon, March 3, 2014- Lauren and Mark hiked to the northern end of the island to the bubble baths.  Bob worked on the generator water pump and I baked.  I bought a fresh grouper at the dock from Dwight who … Continue reading

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Allens Cay

Sun, March 2, 2014 We went to shore at Allens Cay and where the Iguanas came out to greet us on the beach.  They look like small dinosaurs.    Windless, we motored south to Compass Cay. What a change at Compass … Continue reading

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