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- Feb 10, 2023 · 🌬 25 °C Altitude: 64 m
  Bahamas Cat Island The Bight 24.294493, -75.40855424°17’40” N 75°24’31” W
Day 108
Mount Alvernia - Bahams höchster Berg
February 10 on the Bahamas ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
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Heute haben wir uns vorgenommen den höchsten Berg der Bahamas zu erklimmen. Der Mount Alvernia ragt auf Cat Island 62 Metern in die Höhe. Vom Ankerplatz aus besuchen wir erateinmal eine kleine Bäckerei und kaufen zwei unspektakulär aussehende Brote. Wir lassen sie uns zurück legen, damit wir auf unserer Bergtour nicht unnötig Gewicht mit uns herum tragen. Die ersten 20 Minuten läuft Marie selbt dann ist sie erschöpft und schläft schließlich in der Kraxe ein. Nach insgesamt 45 Minuten erreichen wir die kleine Kapelle die sich auf dem Gipfel befindet. Es wirkt wie eine Miniaturausgabe einer Kapelle aber hier scheinen tatsächlich mal Menschen gelebt zu haben. Im inneren ist es angenehm kühl. Wir genießen noch etwas die Aussicht bevor wir uns wieder auf den Rückweg begeben. Auf halber Strecke wacht Marie dann auch wieder auf. Das Highlight des Tages hat sie leider vepasst. Unten angekommen holen wir die Brote vom Becker ab und gehen noch etwas mit Marie baden bevor wir wieder aufs Boot zurück fahren.Read more
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- Oct 21, 2023 · ☀️ 28 °C Altitude: 16 m
  Bahamas Cat Island West Bay 24.574207, -75.95229324°34’27” N 75°57’8” W
Day 136
Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
October 21 on the Bahamas ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After nine days across the Atlantic Ocean enjoying various activities, lectures, and shows, we finally arrived at Half Moon Cay! It used to be known as Little San Salvador and is a private island reserved for the exclusive use of Carnival, who owns Holland America. No one lives on the island, so staff from a nearby island and the ship are busy providing for the guests.

Up fairly early we decided to enjoy a coffee at the Dutch Cafe onboard. This is a tender port, so the ship drops anchors and the tenders shuttle folks to land. The water is the stunning blues and greens listed on the travel brochures!

Though the past week was impressively smooth on the ship, it felt great to be on land once again. We enjoyed a short walk before our excursion we booked due to the cancelled Azores port. It was a very warm morning (late 20s), and slightly overcast, with a few rain drops. The skies quickly cleared into sun and fluffy little clouds.

We met up with our new friends, and M was lucky enough to be able to join our earlier 10am group. Jet Skis! Combining 30mph, with fresh air and perfect weather is a great recipe for fun! We darted through the lagoon and out along the beach. We guessed they were speed governed as they did go faster then 32 mph. We diligently followed the guide in single file formation around the various buoys and shallow waters in the lagoon. The jet skis were a hoot, but definitely not as responsive as a motorcycle though they float much better than one! The freedom of no helmet was liberating.

We headed to the beach to enjoy a swim in the shallow clear water of the Caribbean: the sand was amazing, so fine and flour-like. D decided to head back to the ship with M&T, and we went to the BBQ pit for lunch. They setup a delicious spread, and not easy considering they had to pack most of it over from the vessel. The "all aboard" time was 2:30pm, so we headed back to the ferry after lunch to avoid the passenger rush.

That evening our meal in the dining room was noticeably louder than previous nights. Located on deck 2, above the two propellers, this evening's 18knt speed to get to Fort Lauderdale wasn't the quiet hum of the transatlantic 16knts 🙃Read more
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- Apr 10, 2017, 6:57am · ☁️ 7 °C Altitude: 64 m
  Bahamas Cat Island The Bight 24.294426, -75.40858824°17’40” N 75°24’31” W
Day 10
More Hermitage
April 10, 2017 on the Bahamas ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
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Why was I there at sunrise? While at SunNFun, I was told that the Hermitage was best experienced at dawn. Hmmm... okay. Meant to leave at 6 but did not wake until 6:05.

By 6:10 I was on the road in the (free use) bike with the least soft tires. I pedalled that one-speed as hard as I could for as long as I could in the pre-dawn, Due to the full moon and and the white sandy surface, visibility was okay. I was ready to quit when I saw the entrance sign to the Hermitage. I slogged the narrow foot trail to the summit with aching muscles and wheezing breath.

I am glad I went. Was the cardio stress worth it to get sunrise shots. Meh.

I leisurely biked back, stopping frequently, reaching the resort at 7:58, Breakfast began at 8:00. Went to my cottage, showered, changed showing up for breakfast at 8:30.Read more
GUFY trips Looking up the bell tower.
5/3/17Reply
Marc St laurent Ah Ray you're a true biker , including your ride in the picture
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Kir McLinn Gone Sailing for a Year
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- May 13, 2016 · ⛅ 7 °C Altitude: Sea level
  Bahamas Cat Island Smith Bay 24.334897, -75.49083624°20’6” N 75°29’27” W
Day 236
Cat Island II
May 13, 2016 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
From New Bight we went to Fransesco Bay where we found a resort that had a trusting bar on the beach. The owner welcomed us and showed us a circular bar completely stocked with cups, ice, liquor, wine, beer, and juices.

Each party took account for every drink they made or took and tallied up their own order to pay for it up at the front desk. And then the owner walked away. And we continued to party.

The next day was a bit slow in more ways than one. The wind had died and we had a very long sail from Cat Island to Georgetown Great Exuma. The seas were so flat and so calm, we slowed the boat and jumped in. It was a fantastic trip all around but again the friends had to return to Boston and we, we had to prepare for our last round of guests…. my parents…. bum bum bum!Read more
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- Apr 10, 2017, 6:50am · ⛅ 26 °C Altitude: 64 m
  Bahamas Cat Island The Bight 24.294475, -75.40858824°17’40” N 75°24’31” W
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Sunrise at The Hermitage, Cat Island
April 10, 2017 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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This was built by an architect hermit priest from local materials. It is on the highest point in Th Bahamas, Mount Alvernia, at 206 feet. Looking east to sun rising on east coast. Looking west shows the western coast and waters beyond.Read more
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- Apr 10, 2017, 7:12am · ☁️ 15 °C Altitude: Sea level
  Bahamas Cat Island The Bight 24.287831, -75.41519324°17’16” N 75°24’55” W
Day 10
Crabby bird on wharf
April 10, 2017 on the Bahamas ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
On the wharf down the hill from the Hermitage.
This was one of only two (wild) birds I saw on Cat Island. Excluding fish, I saw very little wildlife in the Bahamas (no cats on Cat island!?). Vegetation tended to not be lush either. I suspect the soil is not very fertile being derived from coral-originated limestone. On the other hand it makes for pristine beached withe little seaweed.Read more
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- Apr 10, 2017, 7:31am · ⛅ 23 °C Altitude: 8 m
  Bahamas Cat Island Freetown 24.303029, -75.43057824°18’11” N 75°25’50” W
Day 10
Building construction
April 10, 2017 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Both historical and modern construction relies on the widely available limestone.
Newer construction uses reinforcing rods for larger structures.
Neither tend to spend much effort on the roof. I was told that was because sooner or later, a roof would be blown off in a hurricane anyway; "when not if".Read more
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- Apr 9, 2017, 5:20pm · ☀️ 32 °C Altitude: 9 m
  Bahamas Cat Island West Bay 24.590212, -75.95758424°35’25” N 75°57’27” W
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Half Moon Cay
April 9, 2017 on the Bahamas ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
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Little San Salvador Island
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- Apr 9, 2017, 5:31pm · ☀️ 32 °C Altitude: 12 m
  Bahamas Cat Island Orange Creek Port Royal 24.658799, -75.72837424°39’32” N 75°43’42” W
Day 9
Port Royal Beach, Cat Island
April 9, 2017 on the Bahamas ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
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Not the most inviting beach in the Bahamas, but it is not crowded.
GUFY trips Blue Lake... did not look this day.
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- Apr 10, 2017, 7:20am · ⛅ 23 °C Altitude: 7 m
  Bahamas Cat Island Freetown 24.301738, -75.42800324°18’6” N 75°25’41” W
Day 10
Old riddle acted out
April 10, 2017 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
After the lead rooster made it across, the one behind crowed congratulations.
But it was still too scared to cross.
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