In the morning we went to explore with Nancy and Bill the north end of Staniel Cay. We took the dinghy to a beach and walked around to the east side and the open sea and magnificent pounding waves.We found lots of shells , great for our collections. Also found the dump or trash place.We were able to dispose of our trash.Normally in the Exhumas, you have to pay about $5 per bag to have your trash disposed of. Water is precious so you also pay for that between 40 and 50 cents per gallon in most places.
We explored two of the other resorts both now abandoned sadly.One had never been completed , but had very expensive appliances sitting there rusting.The other Thunderball Marina used to have great atmosphere and a lively clientele .That had closed down a few years ago with all the equipment still in place.Both had great views. Oh well, this is the all too common story in the Bahamas. Well meaning Americans and locals who have some cash but not enough I guess. The economy may have something to do with it also.
On the way back we did a short snorkel at the edge of the island.Lots of plume worms( we used to call them Christmas tree worms in Saudi Arabia). When you touch them they respond by retracting into the coral. These ones were white and bronze in color.Saudi ones were brighter, red mainly.
Time to up anchor and head to Compass Cay. Just a short I hour journey away.We decided to anchor at the next island called Pipe Cay.Then took the dinghies over to Compass Marina for a hamburger lunch and to visit the Nurse sharks .They are so tame they just hang around the dock like pets.Graeme insisted to have his photo taken as he stood waist deep in the water and the sharks circling around him.In his excitement he had his wallet in his swim shorts! However no matter as everything dried quickly.
Had a great lunch there. I had the fresh fish burger, cooked expertly by the grandson of the owner of the marina. Had dinner onboard Bill and Nancy's boat and when we got back to our boat in the dark ,we noticed it had swung around on the anchor and was about 8 to 10 ft from the edge of the island.Bit scary but as we were holding, decided it would be ok.But we did check it several times in the night especially as quite a current built up in that spot.Another scary moment was as Linda was getting into her boat off Bill and Nancy's in the dark ,she missed her step and fell into the water Fortunately I was able to grab a noodle nearby and put it around her waist Linda is not a strong swimmer , but she kept her cool.Bill was able to help her get aboard despite the current flowing. A lesson learned always be ready for the unexpected!
Over and Out.
E n G
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