Bitter Guana or bitter Iguana? January 28, 2013

After we left Cambridge Cay, we went the short distance to Sampson Cay. The book described the restaurant at Sampson as having a great Saturday night "beach buffet dinner." After two weeks of being at anchor, that sounded good to us. After we got the anchor down, we radioed the marina to find out when the buffet started, only to be told "the restaurant is out of business." Boat-made pizza on board for us.

In the morning we went to the dock for fuel, water and a few groceries then headed south to Bitter Guana Cay. On the way we passed Staniel Cay. It is a very popular spot and we heard on the radio that there were 61 boats anchored there. We are looking looking forward to some time at Staniel soon, but for now we decided on Bitter Guana. We are now here for the second night and we are still the only boat at the anchorage.




This is our view to the east.




Bitter Guana is an "iguana protected area." The book says, "you will find friendlier iguanas here than the ill-mannered beasts on Allen Cay."




We don't know about the iguanas on Allen Cay, but this big guy chased Dan about 30 feet.

We kayaked to shore and then hiked to the other side of the island. The ocean on the eastern shore looked rough and wild.




But, on the western shore was very docile.


When we got back to the kayaks, we found this guy enjoying the shade under the kayak, and acting like he owned it. It took a little coaxing to get him to scamper off into the bush.




Next it is on to Black Point Settlement for provisions and an Internet connection.

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Location:Bitter Guana Cay