We went into town and scoped out groceries, renting a car, etc. We met a woman at the gas station and were invited to her party and the station owner
agreed to take us to the party and it was wonderful. She is a multi-millionaire with a house on the ocean, a private jet, a fishing boat and captain.
We had a wonderful time. She used to own nursing homes in Florida. The food was incredible. No rides on the jet either.
3/21/09 Cat Island is beautiful but lots of car with a population of 1500. We visited the Hermitage which was built by Father Jerome in the 1940's as his retirement home with stations of the cross and a small chapel; we climbed the 300 feet to the top with an outstanding view. He also built Holy Redeemer church on the island and churches on Long Island and a monastery in Nassau. He was first an architect; a Anglican priest and then a Catholic priest; a remarkable man. We met an islander, Carlton Rolle at church on Sunday and he had served as an altar boy for Father Jerome and could give us further history. We also had a wonderful meal at the Blue Bird diner.
3/22/09-3-24 We attended a march through the town with a youth police cadet corp and a small high school band and people from 3 different churches. We hitchiked
to the parade and met our friends from WindLass and new friends from Star Shot; Penny and George. We all were fortunate to get a ride back to New Bight in the
back of a pick up truck. We do different things here. We rented a car with WindLass for 2 days and investigated different towns from Arthur Town on the north to
Hawks Nest and Port Howe in the South. There were many abandoned homes that were used by former slaves; some people believe that the spirits live in the homes so they
remain to deteriorate. We saw cotton plants along the road and we visited some small waterfront resorts. The people are lovely and kind.
3/25/09-We had a nice last day here and picked some fresh tomatoes. We got propane for the 2nd time as the fitting wasn't tight enough so it all leaked out. Propane is essential for all our cooking. We spent a final night with WindLass which was sad as we've been together for 2 months; and you share so much boating with others. We
unfortunately didn't do any snorkeling on the island.
3/26/09-We traveled to Little San Salvador; a cruise ship island suited for all their needs. The ship was leaving as we came in at 3:00. We are now
traveling with George and Penny from Star Shot which is very nice. We did some snorkeling and the large groupers eluded Ed; I haven't learned to be a good
team fishing buddy; distracting the fish while Ed gets him. There is lots of swell in this anchorage.
3/27-30-We moved onto Rock Sound, Eluethera just as the cruise ships were arriving in the morning. It has more traffic than Cat Island and has more the feeling of
a big city. On Saturday we explored Rock Sound and walked to the Ocean Hole Park in town which is a blue hole. We walked 1 1/2 miles to Aunt Ed's restaurant to find that it was closed so we walked another 1/2 mile to find another closed restaurant. It was a very hot day and we talked with some people that we thought might be at a small bar and it was a birthday gathering and they gave us a beer and a ride into town; we felt very lucky. The people are warm and welcoming. We attended St. Anne's church Sunday and did boat chores as well as on Monday. Sometimes owning a boat is being in beautiful locations to work on the boat. Ed varnished and I removed some rust scrubbed off mildew from the ceilings
3/31/09- We had a 7 hour day of motor sailing to Rainbow Cay, Eluethera. It is the last day of lobster season until August. We had hoped to find some
good reefs to acquire some yummy lobster but we not able to find one. It was disappointing. We will only be staying the day and then doing more discovery
of other parts of Eluethera.
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2 comments:
lobster...now that sounds good..what kinds of fish are you able to find where you are? You sound like you are having great times! Good to hear and read about
Ann and Ed.....I can't tell you how jealous I am of you everyday I read your blog! I took sailing lessons down in Newport Beach over Spring Break. I loved it. I love the water....need I say more? Got certified in 101 and 103. Will sign up for the 104 here in PDX. David and I will take the GPS / charting course, together. We have closed on our new home in Bridgeport and David moves up in June. We plan to sail in New York with his Bro on Ontario. I am so excited. Baby Jeffrey is walking. John and LAra are having a little boy in August....things are wonderful. I have a new domestic partner who I adore. I retire in June. Screw the stock market...I am over it for sure. David is more important than money at this point in my life. Call when you get to town....we would love to hear about all your adventures. Be safe....Kathy and David
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