Govenor's Harbour, Eleuthera

The Pearl (Jennifer)

Buccaneer and I took 2 car trips to Governor's Harbour.  Our first trip involved a bakery visit, checked out the grocery stores and the town.  We actually got pulled over by the Bahamian police. Deep breath. They were checking for seat belts- $400 dollar fine!  Luckily, we always wear our seat belts (especially when we are driving on the other side of the road, in a foreign country, in an unfamiliar car in pretty interesting condition- we always wear our seat belts).  The harbour is beautiful and Cupid Cay has an interesting history with very old buidlings.

Our second trip was with Hank and Trisha (s/v Adventura).  We joined them for Junior Junkanoo and a movie! The Junkanoo started at 5ish and was still going on when we got out of the movie at 10pm.  The colors, music, customs and vibe were amazing.  As Uncle T says, this was a must to check off the list!  Check.  

We had a lovely dinner and then a movie.  There just happens to be a "normal" theatre that shows "real" movies (the movie reel cases had the FBI stickers on them and everything)! We saw Daniel Craig in Bond- very nice indeed.  

We had a wonderful time with Hank and Trisha.  From each first mate I learn a little more about food, food storage and making life aboard more comfortable.  Trisha share a few tips with me, including these green produce bags and a recipe for cashew dressing. Yum! The bags are amazing and keep produce fresher longer!  Great Christmas present idea, hint, hint!

I just saw Adventura sail into Black Point- Yah!

More to come!

Love, 

Pearl

Junior Junkanoo participant

Look at those feathers!

She's a beauty and a natural!

By the end of the night, the streets were packed!

More Eleuthera

The Pearl (Jennifer)

Our adventures continued in Eleuthera.  My very diligent and savvy Captain noticed that we had a slight change in our engine temperature, it was running warmer.  Long story short, he troubleshot and determined that our impeller had broken and lost 2 veins.  We had a replacement impeller, installed it and then went on the search for the veins.  With the help of panty hose and a wire, we found the veins stuck in a coupler, see the little rascals below.  I kind of felt like I was MacGyver!

More to come!

The Pearl

The veins

On our walk to the beach, we came across a goat and sheep farm- very entertaining!

Don't mess with me- check out these horns!

Matt on Kokoi- spearfishing guru and host extraordinaire (Ausitn in the background).  Matt hosted many dinners on his boat- fresh lobbys, fish and tons of good food.  Thanks Matt!  (Jonesing for those brownies)

Buccaneer and baby chick

Eleuthera

The Pearl (Jennifer)

Happy Weekend Friends & Family!  Buccaneer & I are at Black Point on Great Guana Cay in Exuma, Bahamas.  There is great Internet here, so I am taking this opprotunity to get you up to speed of where we have been.  I am sitting at a picnic table outside of the awesome laundromat looking out to the west at the anchorage and our "Belle of the Ball" Kluane.  The water here is clearer and a shade of light blue we have not seen in the Bahamas yet.  There are about 40 boats in the anchorage.  

So here we go, where I left off we were leaving Royal Island and heading to Eleuthera.  Our journey led to Hatchet Bay, check out the link.  At Hatchet we pulled up to a government mooring that was huge.  A very nice man, Dave on Mon Amie helped us attach to the mooring securely- Thanks Dave!

We spent the entire time in Eleuthera at Hatchet, but we did rent a car to see Gregory Town, Bluff, Upper and Lover Borgue and took the ferry to Spanish Wells for the day.  We had a great crew of friends in Hatchet, stay tuned, more to come!

Love,

The Pearl

The Glass Window bridge

Bridge looking east- Atlantic Ocean

Buccaneer looking at the Ocean at Glass Window

Shall we climb to see the ocean at Glass Window?

                                                                           Ok, climbing...

Almost there.....

I made it!

Atlantic Ocean at Looking Glass!

We rented a car- interesting driving on Left....

On Spanish Wells looking for some white electrical tape and we stumbled upon a Jamis dealer....
and some serious cyclists!  Hi Jared and Midgie!

Da Spot at Hatchet- Buccaneer taught Shungrea how to make a michalata!

Relaxed Captain

Our lovely rental car

Surfers Beach

Driving, on the "other" side

Vast farm land

Trail to Surfers Beach

Royal Island

The Pearl (Jennifer)

At the end of January, we left the Abacos and headed to Eleuthera by way of Current Cut and anchored at Royal Island.  Royal provided us all around protection and time with Jay and Imi from Maine.  We loved the island.  It is mostly uninhabited.  The island is private, with a partially finished resort.  Looking at the photos it looks complete, but walking around the island tells the tale of grander plans.  There are docks, a few beautiful buildings, a few cottages and lots of large parts (floating docks, heating and cooling devices, golf course signs, property for sale signs etc) under watch by local guards.  We walked the island, explored, snorkeled and enjoyed a fabulous dinner aboard Kenlanu.  Thanks Jay and Imi!  Jay and Imi headed to the the Exumas and we are off to Eleuthera!

The Pearl

Buccaneer sailing yankee and mainsail

Ruins on Royal Island

Our friends Jay and Imi (s/v Kenlanu) at the Ruins on Royal Isand

Buccaneer waiting for a bite....

Yellow tail snapper for dinner- Yum!

Royal Island bouganvilla and anchorage

Love Veggies

Look what I found- STAIRS!  Iron Horse prep!

When Pigs Swim!

Jennifer (The Pearl)

I couldn't resist.  Here is goes, I wanted to try and post a teaser photo of the pigs!  On Big Majors, there is a long beach where wild pigs reside.  These pigs love to eat. Cruisers drive by, or beach their dinghies if they are really brave and feed the pigs anything from carrots to french fries.  The pigs do swim out quite a distance to greet you.  In the guide books they caution on your approach, the pigs have climbed into a dinghy before!

The Pearl

Sunny Skies

Jennifer (The Pearl)

Good Day Maties, 

Buccaneer and I have been sailing the warm blue and turquoise waters of the Exumas!  We wanted to drop a quick note to let you know we are doing well.  We hope to have Internet strong enough to publish photographs later this week- the Exumas are less connected than the Abacos!  We have stories of sharks tame enough to touch, rays, pigs, goats and many island adventures.  

We have been in Wardwick Wells Sea and Land Park for the last 5 or so days.  It's our second visit here.  The water is beautiful (it's a no take zone, land and sea) and the trails are amazing (lots of walking, our Chacos are wearing out).  We have been enjoying the park and the lovely community here.  For the non-cruisers out there reading the blog, the cruiser community is outstanding- friendly, social, caring and super helpful!  I plan to practice my new good neighbor skills when I venture home- let's do dinner!  

Keep watching for our photo updates.

Much love to all at home- 
Mrs H and Sue, Buccaneer & I are thinking of you!

Love, 
The Pearl