Great Harbor Cay, Bahamas (Berry's)

Feb. 10 – Feb. 27

The cold fronts kept coming thru every 3 or 4 days. We are so glad we decided to come into a marina. Everyone keeps saying this is very unusual weather and that the cold fronts usually come every other week. Oh well, we are enjoying ourselves anyway. It’s sunny almost every day with temps. staying in the 70’s.

Jack Nicholas's 125' yacht (Sea Bear). He came into the marina for 3 days to fish. 

We didn't get a chance to see or meet him. 

 

We rented a Tracker and spent one day touring the island, checking out several beaches and the town of Great Harbor. The town boasts 2 grocery stores, a police station, several churches, and restaurants. The grocery stores are the most interesting. Once a week (Weds.) the mail boat comes in with supplies and food so if there is anything you want or need you better get there early or it will be gone.

Cave by Sugar Beach.

Shell Beach

 

Beach Club restaurant.

Jim, Sharon, & Randy at the Beach Club.

 

 

 

Mail boat bringing in supplies.

 

 

Finally after Feb. 22 we started having days with light wind and warmer temps. We took advantage of the weather and took the dinghy out exploring the area checking out some neighboring Cays, walking the beaches, snorkeling, & fishing. One area, called Shark Creek, took us thru a very narrow cut thru the mangroves, where we found dozens of sea turtles and ended up at a beautiful beach.

 

Shark Creek.

 

Spotted stingray (about 5' wide tip to tip).

We are really getting into the island life. Mon. is potluck night, Tues. Happy Hour by the pool bar, Wed. boche ball, Fri. “Chill & Grill” (for $10 you can buy a meal which is grilled by a local and you bring your drinks while you wait for the food).

 

"Junk a Roo" (locals dress up and play drums and bells) during one of the Chill n Grills.