Day 2 - Exumas, Bahamas (part 2)
Next on the Agenda was lunch. The Captain took us back to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, where there were tables waiting for us. Once again, my husband went from the boat and into the water and back with the sharks. Sometimes I think he was a fish in his former life. At first it looked like I was going to eat solo, but he finally gave up and joined me for a drink and sandwich.
The next stop was without a doubt one of my favorites of the day. We stopped at a sandbar in between the cays. As we pulled in 5 puppies came up and greeted the boat, barking their welcomes and wagging their tails, it was hysterical. This little sandbar was magical. I don't think there is a word that could describe the beauty and colors of the water. This was paradise at it's best. The sand was like powder, and just walking into the shallow waters you would easily stumble upon conch, and sand dollars. My husband and I walked around the perimeter absorbing every inch of this place, before taking a short swim and relaxing in this gorgeous pool. I couldn't get enough, and no matter how many pictures we took, no matter what setting we used on the camera, there was no way to capture the hues, or beauty of this place.
You guessed it, we were back on the boat. This time we were headed to another small marina to swim with the nurse sharks. When we arrived we had to pay $ 10.00 per person if you wanted to actually get into the water with the sharks. Again, my husband and I were first in line. Once in the water, a gentleman on the docks would throw food into the water, and these creatures would just swarm you. All I could do is laugh, not just at the sharks, but at the other people in the water. Being part of the shark family, these fish are quite gentle, and have a comedic way about them. Needless to say my husband was happy, and again first in and last out of the water.
The next and final stop of the day was the "Iguana Island." Iguanas to me are some of the funniest creatures to observe, but when I saw them rushing down the beach when they saw the boat pull up, just put them on a whole other level of silliness. As we got off the boat the Mate through food on the beach for us to watch the Iguanas eat. Well I am not really one to watch or sit on the sidelines, so I went over and grabbed a handful of the food just laying there and walked a little further down the beach to feed some of the more shy fellas. If they wanted something to eat they were going to have to come and get it, and they did.
By the time we got back to the Exuma Palms Hotel, we were exhausted, but it was way too early, and too nice out to call it a night. We showered and changed and decided to head to the hotel restaurant and try some of Chef's food. Between the scenery, the people, and the amazing food, it was just a perfect night, and the perfect ending to a great day!
The next stop was without a doubt one of my favorites of the day. We stopped at a sandbar in between the cays. As we pulled in 5 puppies came up and greeted the boat, barking their welcomes and wagging their tails, it was hysterical. This little sandbar was magical. I don't think there is a word that could describe the beauty and colors of the water. This was paradise at it's best. The sand was like powder, and just walking into the shallow waters you would easily stumble upon conch, and sand dollars. My husband and I walked around the perimeter absorbing every inch of this place, before taking a short swim and relaxing in this gorgeous pool. I couldn't get enough, and no matter how many pictures we took, no matter what setting we used on the camera, there was no way to capture the hues, or beauty of this place.
You guessed it, we were back on the boat. This time we were headed to another small marina to swim with the nurse sharks. When we arrived we had to pay $ 10.00 per person if you wanted to actually get into the water with the sharks. Again, my husband and I were first in line. Once in the water, a gentleman on the docks would throw food into the water, and these creatures would just swarm you. All I could do is laugh, not just at the sharks, but at the other people in the water. Being part of the shark family, these fish are quite gentle, and have a comedic way about them. Needless to say my husband was happy, and again first in and last out of the water.
The next and final stop of the day was the "Iguana Island." Iguanas to me are some of the funniest creatures to observe, but when I saw them rushing down the beach when they saw the boat pull up, just put them on a whole other level of silliness. As we got off the boat the Mate through food on the beach for us to watch the Iguanas eat. Well I am not really one to watch or sit on the sidelines, so I went over and grabbed a handful of the food just laying there and walked a little further down the beach to feed some of the more shy fellas. If they wanted something to eat they were going to have to come and get it, and they did.
By the time we got back to the Exuma Palms Hotel, we were exhausted, but it was way too early, and too nice out to call it a night. We showered and changed and decided to head to the hotel restaurant and try some of Chef's food. Between the scenery, the people, and the amazing food, it was just a perfect night, and the perfect ending to a great day!
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