04/21/2010, Sampson Cay

April 6th, 2010 Sampson Cay, Exumas

After wasting some time on the boat with coffee, breakfast and reading, we went in to the Marina for some fuel and groceries. It took a while to complete all of our jobs so by the time we finished it was late in the morning.

We loaded up the dinghy with snorkeling equipment and headed out around some of the rocky islands in the area. We swam until all of us were a little tired and then worked our way to a beach where we sat in the water .... and on the sand for a while out of the wind and waves.

When we returned Kathy made a plate of cheese, crackers, and smoked oysters for a snack.

For dinner I whipped up a large bowl of Lobster Alfredo and Kathy made a salad. Later we dinghied over to "Kokomo" for drinks and chocolate cake. Steve and Kim joined us, as well as Denny and Diane who were friends of Roland and Leda's.

We left reasonably early to return for another euchre game.



April 5th, 2010 Black Point, Exumas

We had coffee and then some breakfast. Davey and I hauled a load of water to top off our tank and then we worked on a few boat projects before weighing anchor and heading north to Sampson Cay to hopefully watch the NCAA finals at the bar there.

We anchored in close and then had some lunch. Our afternoon was spent reading and later called in for reservations at the resort dining room. At around 6 p.m. we went in and joined "Fine Lion" and "Kokomo" for dinner. They couldn't receive the game, so we returned to the boat and listened. However, Kathy was the only one to make it to the end of the game.

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04/21/2010, Black Point

April 4th, 2010 Black Point, Exumas

On Sunday we hung around the boat most of the morning reading but had a early lunch and took off just before noon with "Kokomo" and "Fine Lion" for a little exploring. We headed toward Dotham Cut but turned into a cove on the south side. From there we followed a small creek that lead out through some mangroves to the Sound. We tied up the dinghies and waded the last few yards to the shore ... which wasn't at all pretty.

However, it was sufficiently off the beaten path for us to find some neat shells and one sea bean. After wandering around for an hour or so.... Roland, Leda, Debbie and Davey climbed the bluff for a much better view of the rocky shore and the Sound, we headed out the creek and across the cut to an island were there are lots of iguanas, some ranging up to about 3 feet. We stayed there hiking the beach and swimming for quite a while before heading back to the boats.

By now the day was about finished so we read for a while and then made fish tacos for dinner. Later we played euchre... with Kathy and Davey pulling off the upset.

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04/21/2010, Staniel Cay, Exumas

April 3rd, 2010 Black Point, Exumas

We spent the morning on the boat and went ashore around noon for some lunch. There were a couple of food stalls set up across from the school where we purchased some Bahamian fare and walked back to a picnic table at Scorpio's. Steve, Kim, Roland and Leda were there as well.

A little later we wandered down to the water where the fishermen in the fishing contest brought in their morning catches. It was impressive, with most participants bringing in at least 30 reef fish. There was lots of good natured banter and prizes for the most fish as well as the largest fish.

Kathy purchased a conch salad for our guests to try as we wandered around town trying to find the best place to watch the basketball game tonight, finally settling on DeShaMon's, which is where we tried to watch the final game last year.

We returned to the boat for a nap and then headed back to town at 5:30 for the game.

The game was coming in fine as we ordered but reception got steadily worse as time went on. As soon as we were finished eating we moved down the street to Scorpio's to see the last few minutes.

After the disappointing game, the Junkanoo Parade was starting up on the street outside so we went out and listened to the music for a while before going back in to watch some of the second game.

We returned to the boat later and ended up listening to the game on the radio.

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