One picture to sum up the second half of our Bahamas Trip.
Hello again Friends! All is well on “My Sharona”… we left off at Prime Cay. We spent a few days exploring this beautiful area.
I’ve also shared some video clips at the end of the blog. Hope you enjoy.
We found a perfect beach to hang out on.. Heading North again tomorrow…
Here’s something you don’t want to see out in the ocean… a waterspout. Luckily we were inside on our anchor.
After doing some laundry, buying more provisions, we were off again North. Another storm was coming and our friends on Sunbird and us decided to move to Bell Island where we will have good protection. We had been planning to keep moving north and then Cross to the Island of Eluthera, and then on to the Abacos…
As you can see, it wasn’t always raining or storming.. We went over to the Cambridge Cay sandbar to give Bella a chance to run around the island.
A beautiful young conch with vibrant colors… back in to grow big here at Cambridge.. a national park where you cannot take anything away except photos and great memories.
We were lucky to find a place to snorkel within swimming distance to our anchor… What a fantastic spot.
Larry the Lobster checking me out. Because these places are safe, the animals don’t always hide.
Following a Manta Ray
More fun weather….
After a week of waiting for weather to move north, We made the decision to head back to Staniel Cay, drop off and store our little boat until we return in the fall. We also needed to dump our 3 bags of trash and provision for the trip back to Florida. We are going to try and take our time, and hoping the weather improves for the next week or so.
Views from our mooring in Staniel Cay.
Some scenes around town.. Little Sharona buttoned up for the season.. Dinner with Lynn and Mike (Sunbird)
Shroud Cay did not disappoint for a day… We took the Dingy down the interior river. From the sound side of the island, through mangroves, and it empties us out on the ocean side. Usually this is a fun ride, but at slack tide, it is just beautiful.
Just when we thought we had a few more days.. the wind is switching and we have to move again. This time, we decided to just make a run to Nassau, and then Bimini , since it looks like we may be able to cross to Florida in the next few days.
Thanks to a friend, we stayed at a private dock on the southern side of Nassau… We were greeted by the owners new pups. Bella wasn’t too sure about them. We chose to stay 3 nights and wait for storms to pass.
We then decided to head to Chub Cay Marina. More storms coming, and we love Chub Cay.
Storm’s a brewing….
That’s Wayne after the storm going to retrieve a bucket that got blown off the boat…
Our last night “on the hook”.. Looked like a perfect night. Ready for an early morning crossing the Gulf Stream to Fort Lauderdale tomorrow! (of course another storm blew in at midnight and we rocked and rolled the rest of the night.. I guess Mother Nature wanted to give us “One More For The Road. ” Haha
All in all, we had a great crossing. Hardly and wind, with just a small north swell. The Gulf Stream pushed us along at sometimes 11knots.
Land Ho! We were able to clear customs online, and 6 hours later Hello Fort Lauderdale ! Now a few days drive to Stuart Florida where we will leave My Sharona until next fall. That’s about it for now… If I haven’t lost ya.. below is a link for a short video.. Thanks for joining us… nice to know you are there.
Your travels sound like fun.
Finally had some time to watch and enjoy! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us! All the best to you two! Enjoy your Summer!
Thanks for taking us on your great adventure. Whether it’s blue skies or colorful angry clouds, the pictures are amazing. What a wild ride! Stay safe and hope to see you soon. 💖🌸
Another wonderful time on the boat, well done! Looking forward to seeing you back in LB soon
Brings back fond memories, weather is kinda crappy in Ak but Iam about ready to launch the Radon,I’ll let you know how it goes? Safe travels
Wow!! I want your life!! Just looks like amazing adventures daily! Storms and all!!
Beautiful photos and a wonderful life you are blessed with… thank you for sharing. Until your next adventures. XO
Excellent adventures… and great photos to go along with the blog.
Have Fun… Play Safe… Enjoy!
See you in SoCal one of these days.
Another adventure captured beautifully by Sharon! We love seeing the beautiful Bahamas through your photos!
Lookin’ good guys. See ya back in Los Barriles.
FANTASTIC !! Love the sunset Lynn took of My Sharona … Great timing for the crossing 😎 See you back in the hood, safe travels
Fantastic pics!…even the stormy ones..
I’ve so enjoyed following your trip through your photos, videos and commentary, Sharon! You and Way er look great and happy and healthy. 🥰. Thank you for taking us along with you! BTW, do you have 3 boats? The Sharona,(big tugboat), a smaller boat that you buttoned up and left on Staniel Cay, and then a little dingy? Right?
Love, Love, Love it! So wonderful and beautiful. Miss you guys! Safe travels back. See you in September!
Hug, Karen
Great pictures! Happy your travels have gone smooth. See you in CO soon!