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| Wandering Star at anchor in Royal Island, Eleuthera |
Our last few days in Eleuthera were spent happily sitting in
the protected bay of Royal Island. A
beautiful and serene spot filled only with abandoned ruins, turtles and chirpy
birdsong.
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| Turtles love Royal Island |
Although the island is private with a new luxury development built at
the west end no one seemed concerned with us taking some walks ashore.
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| New private villas at the west end of Royal Island |
The
remains of a 1950’s estate that must have once been an impressive sight is now over grown with vines and roots giving it a “lost temple” kind of
appearance.
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| Some of the old ruins of a 1950's estate |
A short walk further on takes you to the north side of the island where there is a teeny weeny harbour probably from the old estate days.
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| A small man made harbour on the north side of Harbour Island |
As we
waited for the balmy days to freshen with enough wind to continue our journey northwards,
we spent our time snorkeling on the south side of the island among the many
small coral heads teaming with fish.
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| Sim found a beauty of a shell - sadly for me it was still occupied |
A day or two after the arrival of our friends on Hunda the
wind filled in and we sailed together up to the Abaco’s in the northern Bahamas
for our last month of island hoping before we cross back over to the United
States for hurricane season.
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| Now you see them,now you don't - sailing with Hunda |
We had a great sail arriving just in time for
sundowners at Lynyard Cay; another fab spot where cruisers have left their mark
by leaving hammocks, chairs and BBQ’s for others to enjoy.
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| Sim taking it easy at Lynyards Cay |
We loitered there
for a few days walking on beaches, snorkeling and pottering on with jobs on
board before the pressing matter of no cat food had us seeking out a supermarket
20 miles further north in Marsh Harbour. Hell hath no fury like our cat without
her biscuits!
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| One unimpressed kitty with an empty biscuit container in front of her! |
Since then here we sit in the “big city” of Marsh Harbour;
spending a fortune in the supermarket filling up our dwindling stores. Enjoying
the odd meal ashore (are we the only ones who feel $14 for a burger with NO
fries is expensive?) but then trying to stay away from the bars as we balk at
the ever increasing price of a beer- where have the $1 and $2 Happy Hours gone?
Ironically we found cheaper places in the exclusive Harbour Island than here. But we’ve enjoyed great nights with old
friends Hunda and Khaya Moya as well as meeting new ones, from Rat Catcher and
Flying Pig.
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| The marinas in Marsh Harbour |
But the best news over the last week has been becoming an
aunty to my sisters baby the very cute and adorable little Libby who I can’t
wait to go and meet.
Welcome to the world Libby.xxx
Some more of the ruins of the estate in Royal Island
Gorgeous beach - now part of the private development on Royal Island
We managed to take a sneaky look around
Snorkeling outside the rocky shore at Royal Island
With lots of coral under the water
Shame I couldnt take this beauty home
Er, Cruiser art - flotsam and jetsom
Always beach combing at Lynyard Cay
Looking out to the Atlantic Ocean at Lynyard cay
So many starfish
But what on earth is this?
A walk to The Crossing at Marsh Harbour
Crossing Beach
Crossing beach has suffered hurricanes and invasive plants but with
conservation groups help it has been restored over recent years.
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