Big Surprise

Does the Green Flash really exist or is it an illusion created by happy hour cocktails? All I know is that we saw several during our stay at Long Island.

Thompson Bay, Long Island is about 45 miles east from Georgetown.
It is another breath-taking anchorage with one of the best grocery stores we have found in the Bahamas. A lovely lady from Ohio, who lives most of the year on the island, reads the weather to boaters every morning on the cruising net. A little off the beaten path, it is her hope that projecting a friendly atmosphere will keep visitors coming. Works for us!

On Friday nights, the local bar hosts a happy hour for boaters featuring conch fritters and Bahama Mamas. On Sunday nights, the boaters in the anchorage gather on the beach with drinks and dishes to pass.

I am continually surprised at how many couples we have met have sold everything and live on their boats full-time. Imagine conducting your life in about 350 square feet where everything is just a little harder to do – like making a phone call, having running water, keeping the heads smelling fresh, refrigeration, cooking, and trying to limit your bruises. We have met tons of retirees, but also young people, with/without kids, looking for a new experience.

We recently met a couple from Switzerland that has been on their boat for 7 years. – cruising Northwest coast of Africa, Brazil, French Guiana, Cuba and now the Bahamas. They talked about their ocean crossings in such a casual way – like they were taking the NYS Thruway to Buffalo. I certainly admire them, but I for one like having roots.