Well, our week with my Mom & Jack has come to a close. We had a wonderful time with them both. And I’m pretty sure they had a good time also. The winds kept us from being able to leave Treasure Cay (where they flew into) for a couple of days after they arrived. So we walked the gorgeous beach and enjoyed the resort area. What’s wrong with that?? They even found a purse bean on the beach! We were able to take them to Guana Cay, and a very rolly ride it was getting there. We participated in the pot luck dinner on Wednesday evening. I think they really enjoyed meeting some of the other cruisers and hearing their stories. They also got to see the famous Nipper’s and walk on another beautiful beach.
Next we took them to Tahiti Beach where we scoured for shells and a few pieces of sea glass, then on to Hopetown. We walked the town, visited the Wyannie Malone Museum, which
gives you insight into Hopetown history. We lunched at a place where we could look out on the Atlantic Ocean and all it’s splendor. And then of course, we walked on the beach. By the way, Nannie (my Mother) learned to love Rum while she was here! After that we visited the Elbow Reef Lighthouse and climbed to the top to look out. Supposedly you can see for 17 miles from the top of the lighthouse. In any case it was quite a sight.
The picture to the right is of Salty Dog anchored just off the lighthouse. This lighthouse is still hand cranked every 1 1/2 hours and runs on kerosene. That means the lighthouse keeper has to climb the stairs every 1 1/2 hours all night long and the kerosene is also carried up in five gallons jerry jugs. I had enough trouble just getting myself up the ladder once!
And then it was time to start heading back towards Treasure Cay.
There was a lot of oohing and ahhing all week long. They agreed with us that you just can’t describe how beautiful it is here and how clear the water is, along with the gorgeous turquoise color. I think they will come back for another visit another year. They told us while they were here that they are getting married May 31. We couldn’t be happier for them.
Next we took them to Tahiti Beach where we scoured for shells and a few pieces of sea glass, then on to Hopetown. We walked the town, visited the Wyannie Malone Museum, which
gives you insight into Hopetown history. We lunched at a place where we could look out on the Atlantic Ocean and all it’s splendor. And then of course, we walked on the beach. By the way, Nannie (my Mother) learned to love Rum while she was here! After that we visited the Elbow Reef Lighthouse and climbed to the top to look out. Supposedly you can see for 17 miles from the top of the lighthouse. In any case it was quite a sight.
The picture to the right is of Salty Dog anchored just off the lighthouse. This lighthouse is still hand cranked every 1 1/2 hours and runs on kerosene. That means the lighthouse keeper has to climb the stairs every 1 1/2 hours all night long and the kerosene is also carried up in five gallons jerry jugs. I had enough trouble just getting myself up the ladder once!And then it was time to start heading back towards Treasure Cay.
There was a lot of oohing and ahhing all week long. They agreed with us that you just can’t describe how beautiful it is here and how clear the water is, along with the gorgeous turquoise color. I think they will come back for another visit another year. They told us while they were here that they are getting married May 31. We couldn’t be happier for them.
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