After saying farewell to Lil Sudden, we ventured to Staniel Cay, an island in the central Bahamas that is well known for its location to the Pig Beach and Staniel Cay Yacht Club. Unlike the bustling marina, we opted for a quieter retreat by grabbing a mooring ball off shore, immersing ourselves in the tranquil… Continue reading Pigs, Iguanas and a Grotto at Staniel Cay, Bahamas
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Snorkeling in the Bahama Aquarium
Ahoy, fellow sea adventurers! We left the washing machine and headed to another wonder in the Exumas: The Aquarium. Located in the Exumas Land and Sea Park, O’Brien’s Cay is a hidden gem that is home to an incredible spectrum of fish and coral species. The highlight of the cay is the Aquarium, a natural… Continue reading Snorkeling in the Bahama Aquarium
Shroud Cay, Bahamas: The Human Washing Machine
Our adventure began with an ambitious departure from Chubb Cay, steering a direct course towards the exquisite Exumas. Known for their hypnotic, sapphire-blue waters and scattered across over 365 islands and cays, the Exumas are a mariner’s paradise nestled in the heart of The Bahamas. Our destination was not just any ordinary island retreat but… Continue reading Shroud Cay, Bahamas: The Human Washing Machine
A Week of Wind-Whipped Wonders at Chubb Cay, Bahamas
February 15, 2024 We left Bimini Island and prepared for a rough crossing to Cubb Cay in the Berry Islands. There’s major wind coming so we will stay there for about a week. Imagine landing in a place where the wind whispers secrets of the deep blue, where the sun plays peek-a-boo with the clouds,… Continue reading A Week of Wind-Whipped Wonders at Chubb Cay, Bahamas
Bimini: Gateway to the Bahamas
February 14, 2024 Bimini Island, also known as the Gateway to the Bahamas as it’s the closest located island from Florida, welcomed us with crystal blue waters. Upon our arrival, we immediately teamed up with our trusty buddy boat and opted for the quintessential island mode of transportation: a golf cart. As we navigated the… Continue reading Bimini: Gateway to the Bahamas
Riding the Waves: Key Largo to Bahamas Adventure
February 13, 2024 It’s finally time! Over a year ago, we bypassed the Bahamas due to weather and with the intent on visiting after we completed the Loop. It would be our celebratory lap before heading back home to Seattle. But as we’ve sat in the Keys waiting, it seemed like the perfect weather window… Continue reading Riding the Waves: Key Largo to Bahamas Adventure
Our Adventure in Hand-Feeding Aquatic Giants: the Tarpon
February 7, 2024 Ever tried bungee jumping or skydiving to get that heart pumping? Well, hold onto your fishing hat because I stumbled upon a wild, fin-tastic way to make your adrenaline do the cha-cha – hand-feeding tarpon! Yeah, those gigantic, Jurassic Park-looking fish with mouths big enough to make your bagel disappear faster than… Continue reading Our Adventure in Hand-Feeding Aquatic Giants: the Tarpon
Saga Tries to Sink Herself
February 6, 2024 Oh, you won’t believe the water world drama happening on our boat, Saga! It’s like she’s got a secret mission to turn into a floating pool, but we’re not signing up for that cruise. Michael’s room starts it all First up, under Michael’s bed is a compartment where boardgames are stored. This… Continue reading Saga Tries to Sink Herself
Racing the Winds to Key Largo
February 5, 2024 Trying to outrace the storm So, picture this: we’re in the Keys, and the weather’s throwing a bit of a tantrum. Windier than a cat stuck in a wind tunnel, and I’m thinking, “Well, I can’t complain, can I? We’re in the Keys, after all.” The only hiccup is that this weather… Continue reading Racing the Winds to Key Largo
Adventures in Key West
January 29, 2024 Ever feel like you’re in a race against the wind? Well, that’s exactly how our adventure began as we reluctantly pulled anchor, leaving the Dry Tortugas in our wake, racing towards Key West before an impending wind storm. The sky was crystal clear, and the water, as calm as a zen garden… Continue reading Adventures in Key West
Just A Bit Loopy 