Exuma Cay's Trip

We are THOROUGHLY enjoying island living. Sadly, it is almost over and with three weeks left, Dave has felt a push to get some island hopping in. This last week we took a trip to Young Island, Compass Cay, Staniel Cay, Black Point Cay, Wardrick Wells, etc. The weather was almost perfect and the wind finally gave us a reprieve to enjoy the Cay's and more of Exuma. We hiked and snorkeled and cruised and just enjoyed the beauty that surrounds us. It is a truly wonderful place. I had to commemorate Dave swimming first with a huge barracuda under the boat that followed him wherever he went, then with nurse sharks in Compass Cay. But what really surprised us was a reef shark on our snorkel in the Land and Sea park. I have never and never really wanted to be that close to a big shark in the wild. Yikes! We also saw a pod of eagle rays and so many many fish and reefs. Amazing!

What Could Go Right? We were reminded how beautiful boat sunsets and sunrises truly are. We were blessed with adventures that most people never even think about doing. The dogs got a refresher in boat life and seemed equally happy to adventure as they were to be back in the apartment roaming the beach.

What Could Go Wrong? We were graced with no mechanical issues at all. The only trouble spot we found was in Staniel Cay where the snorkeling at Thunderball Grotto was spectacular but the mooring in the middle of such a busy thoroughfare was unbearable.

We head home in 17 days. Dave has a few more adventures up his sleeve to close it all out on a bang, so there will be a few more posts. But in the end we decided to keep the boat in Exuma and come back next year later in the season to see what else these beautiful waters have to offer us in calmer weather. I can't believe this epic adventure is almost over, but I am very happy to know we will be back.Read more