Yesterday we went for a morning walk along one of the Cambridge Cays many beautiful beaches.

This Cay, is in the southernmost cay in the park. It has the most extreme contrasts of terrain compared to other cays we've seen.

The high peaks of eroded ancient coral reefs to the north give way to a lush & flat forest of Miniature Palm Trees. This tropical mid-section finally opens into long sandy beaches of course coral sand, on the southern third of the cay.

After a short walk along a trail through the palms we found ourselves on a long secluded beach. However,when we turned to head back to the dinghy the deep black sky told us the front was nearing.

We returned to CALYPSO and hoisted the dinghy aboard. Once it was strapped down we did our usual walk around of topsides.

The first wave of squalls passed north for us. But, as the evening progressed and the wind clocked and picked up. We knew it was just a matter of time.

At 0210 the first of several squalls hit. CALYPSO swung into a strong wind that blew the rain over and out of our rain catcher.

Now, as the day marches on, the wind continues to clock to the west, blowing at 20+ with stronger gusts.

We along with 23 other boats are glad we chose Cambridge Cay for shelter.

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