Treasure Cay and Great Guana

Thursday, Jan 5th, was happy hour at the Jib Room starting at 5pm, open to the harbour. Cameran and I brainstormed to find something that both of us could eat: no dairy, soy, gluten, corn. I finally settled on quesidillas with spicy beans and olives in the middle of the dish, not something I could eat, but she could. It was nice to meet some of the people anchored, and one, John on Piscator, is from E Johnson, VT!

Friday, Jan 6th, we went in to Buck-a-Book then Cameran, Nova, and I went to the beach for Cameran to snorkel. She said it was coollldd! Ken worked on the boat, removing the sensor so he could find another to replace it.

Saturday, Jan 7th, we started out on a beautiful sunny day to Treasure Cay. The place is practically deserted w/a few boats anchored and only a few in the marina. It was rather eerie, but it is their off season. The long impressive beach is one of the most beautiful in the world. We walked it with Nova asleep in the Ergo carrier then stopped for a drink at Coco Bar. The next day after breakfast Ken was pulling up anchor and saw an odd looking fish lurking around the anchor rode. Not until it lifted its head and we saw the distinctive tentacles could we tell it was a squid. Numerous small fish were darting around the disturbed sand, and the squid must have been waiting for a meal. We slowly motored out of the harbour disturbing numerous large turtles as we left.

We headed towards Fowl Cay, a land and sea preserve, dropped the hook and went ashore. Ken snorkeled on the ocean side; Cameran and I walked the beach, me involved in my usual activity of beach combing. We'd decided to spend the night there since it was so calm, but gentle rollers were coming in from both sides and we opted to leave. I turned the key to start the motor--nothing. It took Ken awhile to figure out not only the main breaker was tripped, but the engine breaker also. We finally got on our way with a near full moon coming up in the east and a brilliant sun setting in the west. We dropped the hook at the south end of Great Guana. I made a huge pot of salmon chowder and we settled in for the night.

Monday January 9th, we motored over to Fishers Bay and walked up to Nippers for lunch. Ken and Cameran found out where the best place to snorkel and were impressed with the clear water and quantity of fish. The ocean is actually warmer than the Sea of Abaco. We headed back to Marsh Harbour and the marina and were greeted by Charles (Ariel) and Carolyn (Summer Tilt) asking us to another happy hour at the end of the other dock. Cameran, Nova, and I joined the group.