Landfall at last !! What an experience ! After much deliberation on weather forecasts that were favorable we set out late Thursday to one of the Outer Bank Islands about 10 miles out  that had a very protected cove

Outer Banks lighthouse

Sand dunes Outer banks

to be in a better position for an early dawn start across the Gulf Stream. Within hours of leaving early Friday am , we knew we were in for a long haul. Braving 30 knot winds and  6 foot waves that crashed over the bow I experienced what its like to be seasick...I won't go into details but it wasn't pretty...seas settled late the second day and I finally came around on the 3rd day. My bones are sore from laying in bed .

  Once I got my sealegs , I enjoyed the journey . Doug , the toughest one of the lot put fishing lines out
as soon as it was feasible and we caught 6 fish. A few came off  right at the boat , one large sailfish we
cut free and several small mahi mai were filleted and served up for dinner and several fish taco lunches.

Mahi Mahi

Billfish ( we think)

  On our final day we were joined by an adorable little bird , he flew right into the galley and landed on the teapot. He hung out for a few minutes looking for food but as soon as I got up to get him some bread he
took off in flight. Poor little thing..I hope he makes it to land.

Birdie on teapot

Taking off

Sooo  cute!!

At long last , we motor into Marsh Harbour in the Abacos , the most Northern part of the BahamasWe have to go thru Customs and Immigrations which goes smoothly. Tonight we are enjoying being off the boat and hitting a couple of the favorite island hotspots.