The weather has not been kind to us. We sat for a week in Marsh Harbor due to frequent thunder storms, although in retrospect we could have moved on on several occasions. We missed going over to Nippers on Guana Cay to see the Barefoot Man concert which is a highlight of this time of year. We did however have a good time renewing our friendship with the Gillen's on their boat Long Run, and getting to know the Farrells on First Light. We enjoyed several good meals in Marsh at Mangoes and Curlytails.
Finally on the 27th we moved to Hope Town on Elbow Cay where we picked up a mooring. this is one of the most picturesque harbors in the islands with its candy stripe light house built in the early 1800s. We toured the town. Vernon's Grocery store is famous for its philosophical sayings posted all over the store. A few are shown in the picture. My favorite was "If at first you don't succeed, you probably shouldn't take up skydiving." The next day we took the dinghy over to Man-O-War Cay. This Cay is inhabited mostly by white Bahamians and is famous for boat building. It is very clean and neat, but dry in the sense that no alcohol is served. With the wind and seas up it was a sporty dinghy ride over and Debby threatened to take the Ferry back, but in the end she rode back with me without incident. I had The Best hamburger at Dock and Dine.
On the 28th we came down to Little Harbor and Pete's Pub. We were caught off guard as we made the passage between some islands exposed to the ocean. Liquor bottles ended up on the floor as did lamps, books, magazines and a blender. Debby was not a happy camper. However, this is our favorite spot in the Abacos. Pete is having an end of season party today which is supposedly one of the best events of the summer, so we are looking forward to it.
I will have pictures and more on Little Harbor after the party is over and I sober up.
