Full moon cliches.
Full moon cliches.
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 showsLæs mere
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 inLæs mere
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!?).Læs mere
After the lead rooster made it across, the one behind crowed congratulations.
But it was still too scared to cross.
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 wasLæs mere
Before leaving I was able to get some ethanol-free mogas from them, tapping into the amount they barge over from Florida every year or two to run their own marine and air vehicles.
This is in the main lodge.