Little Harbor Revisited
18 April 2011 | Abacos
linda and the captain
The morning started early—prior to sun up. Unfortunately, we dragged our anchor a bit across some minor coral and became caught. In the dark, we worked together to free ourselves and not damage the coral head. After about 20 minutes we were free and we set off from Egg Island, near Eleuthera to Little Harbor in the Abacos. The last time Gary and I visited Little Harbor was 20 years ago, during our first year of marriage when we rented a small Albury and screamed across the bays from Elbow Cay. We vowed we would return someday in our own vessel. We were excited to pull into the harbor where they announce new arrivals with a toot on a large conch shell. Much had changed, yet so much remained the same. The artist/sculptor Randolph Johnston and his family selected this spot to settle and realize their dream of island living. From the foundry they established in the 50s, magnificent bronze castings are still produced. Today son Pete and grandson Greg continue the artistic heritage and maintain the gallery and a wonderful beachside pub. We could not afford any of the amazing bronze castings (ranging from $25K to $125K—lovely porpoises and sea turtles—I loved them all), so we opted for 2 Margaritas which we carried to view the same sea that greeted us so many years ago. We are totally different people now then we were 20 years ago. And this adventure has allowed the Captain and me to develop a very clear understanding of what commitment means and what impact promises made and kept (or not kept) can have. We are so grateful for this time together.