Back into shallow waters staying inside the Exuma waters, Rowan was very pleased to get our huge big Gennaker sail out. It’s like a huge parachute, the gentle wind was perfect for Rowan to hone his skills sailing it as it is a beast of a sail. Very comfortable sail.
The wind died and we decided to pop into Great Guana Cay to do a bit of provisioning. The guide book said they usually have fresh fish for sale which tempted us. Rowan didn’t want to do a full anchor so we decided it was a good experience for me to drive Jeldi Jeldi to the dock. Xavi came with me and all went to plan except that the shop was rather bare, no fresh fish and a lot of out of date produce. She finally persuaded us to buy 5 little frozen fish which she assured me were only a few days old. Getting back onto Jeldi Jeldi we discovered a nurse shark cruising around the dock. Apparently the fisherman clean their fish there and the sharks have learnt it’s an easy meal. Very chuffed to have completed my first trip successfully without R.
We headed further south on Great Guana Island, to some gorgeous beaches which Rowan had chosen to give us good protection for the looming change in wind direction. We went and did some snorkelling along the coral cliffs, not a lot to see, but some lovely teeny fish and a gorgeous orange tendrilly anemone.
The fish for supper was delicious, with a sweet potato/onion bake that took for ever to cook in our little oven. The BBQ has already stopped working because the knob has rusted tight. WD40 has not worked it’s magic.
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