We finally pulled away from Hatchet Bay on January 16. It was tough, because we had come to like the town so well. We said good bye to our new friends, Matt and Brittany on the Great Mysterious and Scott and Michelle on Makaila. We hope to see them "down the road," but you never know. We felt like if we didn't leave soon, we could turn into one of those boats that grows all that green stuff at the waterline and looks like it needs a good scrubbing.
We moved only a short way to Alabaster Bay and anchored for the night.
This was another secluded spot that we had to ourselves. There is a resort on shore, but it has gone out of business and there were no signs of life there. We walked the long beach before returning to the boat for another Bahamian style meal of Cracked Conch, fried potatoes and cole slaw.
In the morning we went the short distance to Governor's Harbor
This is the largest town on Eleuthera. It had a two grocery stores, three liquor stores and a number of variety stores. It also has several "take away stands" that serve great food.
Glory Days resting at anchor in Governor's Harbor.
The Government Building.
Governor's Harbor connects to Cupid Cay. We walked around Cupid Cay and had lunch at a take away. Fish, pork chop, rice, cole slaw, potato salad, and a beer, for $13. We also visited the duty free liquor store and stocked up in anticipation of an extended stay in the Exumas.
Walking around town, we passed a group of kids leaving the school and heading to the park for PE.
All of the schools we have seen here are painted in the same colors. They are celebrating the anniversary of "majority rules" and the right to vote.
After hauling fresh water in jerry jugs and grocery shopping, it was back to the boat for the obligatory sunset picture and dinner.
We are excited to hear that our friends on Heritage, Chances and Banyan have crossed from Florida to Bimini and we may be seeing them again soon.
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