After sampling our Rock Lobster and coming up with several more recipe ideas , Doug decided to
go explore with his spear gun and see if he could get us more for the next several days. He dropped
us off on Allen's Cay just around the corner for a bit of sunbathing and exploring. Just as he motored away
iguanas of all sizes came creeping out of the rocks and vegetation . It was a bit unnerving to say the least. They were not frightened of us  but a bit aggressive probably from years of  associating humans the fact that we may have food.  Well ..luckily Scott with his booming voice got them to  scatter  a bit . Our excitement for exploring was a bit dampened and we anxiously awaited Doug's return .

Iguana Cay

Surrounded by yachts

 Later in the day several more large motor
yachts joined us . There are quite a few cruisers in the area all of which seem to dwarf us . This particular vessel was in excess of 80 feet complete with a 24 foot Boston Whaler which was used to tender some of the guests to the shore . The boat tender was formally dressed in a starched white shirt with gold bars on the shoulder and navy blue pants .
The yacht hailed from Australia. Much to our dismay  we were not invited over for cocktails

National Park

For the next couple of days , we moored in the
channel at Warderick Wells one of the cays that make up the Exuma Cays Land and Sea park, truly a national gem. This park consists of 15 major cays set aside in a National Trust  for the preservation of this beautiful natural area. Warderick Wells has several hiking trails to different secluded beaches and over 8 snorkeling sites. The waters are crystal clear so much so that I was able to photograph
marine life with my camera .

Tropical fish

Baby ray 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View from the park office

 It was a treat to  just leisurely explore this little gem. With lunch packed ,fins and snorkel gear in hand, we headed to the other side of the island to a beautiful secluded beach on the back side for an afternoon of swimming and relaxing . The winds were favorable for Doug to get his kiting gear out .  He made it look so easy but the control and finesse he exhibited demonstrated the fact that he had years of experience behind him.                          .

Head of the hiking trail

Dinghy dock at park with mailbox 

  The young couple staffing the park office are from Vermont. They have been here for almost four years.
A huge bay window in the office takes full advantage of th emillion dollar views of the harbor. Notice the mailbox on the post at the end of the dock. What an address !! I hated to leave this idyllic spot but Georgetown awaits , our final destination.