Island HoppInn Cat Island

... thought I saw a submarine while I was at the spa and called the kids on the walkie-talkies to go look, but it turned out to be a barge being hauled by a tug boat. I didn’t see the tug boat until after Dan and the kids went to see what I was talking about. Trust me, it was an easy mistake to make from the angle I was looking at it because it was painted the same gunmetal grey that a submarine might be coloured and the writing was similar white block letters, too. I ...

About 40 miles south of Paradise Island and an hour boat ride via IslandWorld Adventures..... we reached Saddleback Cay, a part of Exuma Islands. This is another out island adventure ..... i will say the best so far I had from Nassau.<br><br>Lemon shark feeding shoreside in a ...

On our way to the island tour, we were welcomed by a friendly stingray and gave us the experience of being suctioned by its mouth as we tried to feed him. But then, he realized that we don't have any food for him so eventually, he left but gave us the knowledge of not fearing them. They are gentle creatures of the sea.

A different kind of experience... feeding shark in broad daylight.....shoreside.....<br><br>Free port has one at Pier One, but you are like so high above the waters and in the evening. So all you are seeing are but splashes made by the shark as they feed. <br><br>Here, you will see the entire length of the shark under the very crystal clear waters, just one meter high.<br><br>

... into the middle of the cave. It's like an underwater cavern with a few holes in the roof, one large and suitable enough for jumping through, which Pete, Tom and Sarah did. Inside there are a few chambers and a couple of ledges to sit on but what's really cool about this place is under the water. With clear blue water you could honestly think you're swimming in a large aquarium as hundreds of fish swim about. Then with like a six sense they surround you until you produce your food, in ...

... as bad as I think. This time there was no smile on Pete's face but a deep concentrated frown. ****. It wasn't till we had safely crossed the cut that my Dad's words rang in my ears "If in doubt, stay out" so much for listening to good advice. One of the promises made to me before leaving was that we would have a good supply of water and a washing machine so that life could be somewhat normal while cruising and we could be reasonably self sufficient. Well our beloved water maker ...

... of coconut bread. Can't wait to have it for breakfast. Only cost $5!! A thunderstorm was approaching so we headed back to the boat. This will be the first rain we've had since arriving in the Bahamas. Our boat is soooooo caked with salt, a good hard rain is a blessing. And....rain it did - hard, driving rain. I can now see out the portals and hatches. Bad news is that we ...

... on a secluded, 3 mile beach which extends to Alligator Point. Pigeon Creek is a large salt water inlet which is behind the house and runs parallel to the beach. Pigeon Creek opens to the sea at Alligator Point and provides for exceptional kayaking in calm waters. You can kayak from behind the Boathouse, out to the sea at Alligator Point, &amp; then back to our ...

... for insurrection ! I sat near some Canadians and was saying to them that I didn't think much of the sea conditions today. They looked at me as tho I was absolutely mental, looked out of the window and said ' Well ,ther's only a 2 - 3 foot swell,maximum , out there today '. Exactly my point! Pretty rough ! They proceeded to give me pep talks on how the boats were built for rough seas, being life boats and all ( something I had already sussd, and quite frankly ...

... airport and the little activity at Governors Harbour. The few houses on the way seemed deserted with a few locals playing cards or drinking booze in the shade. Once we arrived we were treated to one of those paradise moments where a vision of a massive deserted beach with beautiful turquoise blue waters rolling delicately in. As we set out or blanket and picnic we could see that we really were alone in this heavenly place and we loved it!! Lynsey continue ...