We are in the Exumas! It seems like a very long time since we left NC on this trip, and our time here is going to be short, only a few weeks. Then we will have to head back home, BUT for now we are here, and it is as beautiful as I remember it to be. Words just cannot describe... so for this post, I will let the pictures speak.
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| Leaving Nassau, heading for Normans Cay |
While most people think of Paradise Island Resort as 'The Bahamas', Captain Man and I head further south. We tend to shy away from the touristy areas, and head off the beaten path. While I know it can be a treat to visit places like this, and I am in no way trying to put a negative spin on these areas, I am more inclined to favor the less ritzy places. Less is best for us, and we prefer the seclusion of our own little beach, all to ourselves.
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| Wax Cay |
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| Our first sunset here for this trip |
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| The clarity of the water is amazing! |
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| Sailing thru the Pipe Cays |
We are often off the grid, as internet and phone services can be sketchy, but we are pretty self sufficient...Sun Daze is equipped to make our own water and electricity (water maker and solar panels), and we provision enough before we leave the states to assure we eat, and eat we like to do! Captain Man loves to spear fish, and our first trip in the water he provided us with 3 lobster, a huge crab, and a strawberry grouper. Not bad for a couple of hours in the water.
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| The Captain at the helm |
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| The sky and sea! |
While we love our peace and quiet, we do stop at our favorite places. Staniel Cay is one of those places. The Staniel Cay Yacht Club has been here since 1956, and a favorite hang out for cruisers, vacationers, and locals. If you are thinking of a trip to this area, check out their website.
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| Staniel Cay |
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| More of Staniel Cay |
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| Stingray and nurse sharks at the fish cleaning station | |
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| You can stay in one of these cute bungalows |
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| Sun Daze anchored in the distance |
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| The sharks waiting for dinner |
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| Sitting in the cockpit watching the sun go down |
I will close this post by saying I have mixed emotions about being here this year. It has been a very different trip for us...for many reasons. One of which...my heart aches for the suffering that my family has endured over the past months and weeks. It makes me realize just how precious life is. We never know when our lives may take a turn for the worst...all the more reason to enjoy every second we have. So this trip...I smell the ocean air more deeply, enjoy the sunset a little bit longer, and give thanks more often for my blessings.
To my family...I love you and pray for you every day, will see you soon!!!
Enjoy!
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