We're movin' on - - to Green Turtle Cay

With Pegg and Jay on their way, we said good-by to the friendly folks at Harbor View Marina and headed toward Great Guana Cay where Andiamo and Pekabu III had anchored last night. They fell into place behind us as we motored on through Whale Cay Cut on our way to Green Turtle. There was hardly a breath of air, but it was amazing how much of a roll we felt as we passed outside Whale Cay (the only route we could take).

It was something to watch the waves break on Whale Cay as we motored past on the windward side in calm winds.

We gingerly crept into Black Sound at the south end of Green Turtle Cay to take slips at the Leeward Yacht Club. We had discovered it two years ago and wanted to see how much progress had been made since we were last here. The facilities are complete and the pool and tiki bar looked great. We didn't take the time to stop because we wanted to tour the island. We rented two golf carts and headed out. The tour of New Plymouth (founded in 1786) was enjoyed by all, it is definitely not a touristy place (unlike Hope Town) and has a charm all its own. We also loved Gillam Bay on the SE coast of Green Turtle Cay. We stopped for photo ops.

I know these are almost same shot, but I liked the one of Dan and I thought the colors in the lower one just couldn't be ignored!

As we drove past the end of Black Sound we stopped to get a picture of the three of us tied up at Leeward Yacht before we headed on toward White Sound and Bluff House, a very fancy resort and marina that was sorely in need of our patronage (We were the only people there!,) so we stopped and were well taken care of for an early dinner. (The carts were due back by 7:30 and none of us really wanted to drive around in the dark anyway.) We aren't sure if its the end of the season or what. We got back safely to the boats even tho Pete had two "Tranquil Turtles" which had 7 different rums and a secret combo of fruit juices! He and Betty (who also had two) declared they were the best drinks they've had the whole trip. We're moving on tomorrow - - - looking for the best crossing window back to Florida. ~~~_/)~~~M&D

Tranquil Turtles were the drink of the day at Bluff House. (Kathy's camera, set on the porch rail, captured us toasting another great day.)

We three tucked in cozily at Leeward YC.