We are at Black Point now, about half way down the Exuma chain. This little town is wonderful. Everyone is very friendly and warm to us. The town has free internet, free water, free trash disposal, and the best Laundromat in the Bahamas. Life doesn’t get much better than this here in the Bahamas.
We did all of our laundry yesterday, took on water, and did emails. Bill walked the island and met an older man named George Adderly. George was born here and I spoke to him about his family, and ancestors. George and his wife have out lived all of their relatives, and his children have moved away from Black Point to Nassau for better jobs.
Food: We have been eating really well here on Triumph. Breakfasts might be toasted Bahamian Coconut Bread, or Breakfast quesadillas (pictured), cereal, oatmeal, or omelets. Lunch might be a ham sandwich, hot dogs, PB&J, or grilled cheese sandwich. Dinners have included steak, chicken on the grill, pasta dishes, grilled Pork Tenderloin , grilled fish , or “Island Kabobs” like in the photo here. This is grilled pork tenderloin marinated in moho sauce with pineapple, onion,and green peppers over a bed of wild rice. Maybe it’s the scenery, or the happy hours, but everything seems to taste really good out here on the boat. Last night we enjoyed peanut butter brownies over on Awesome Asset made by Lori (AKA Martha Stuart) for dessert.. It was a REAL treat!!!
We can restock out fresh vegetables here at Black Point, buy bread, and we’re good to go for another week and a half. By then, we will probably be near Georgetown, and we can re-supply there. Our boat has most everything we need for the two month cruise. We have a freezer with frozen chicken, and steaks, and lots of dry goods stored throughout the boat. We keep a list of where things are so we can find them. Bill made up a rough menu before we left, and we bought items needed for this meal plan. The only problem so far … is that fresh fish is on the menu, and Ol’ Capt Billy hasn’t brought home the first fish or lobster. Our friends on Awesome Asset did catch a few nice mahi mahi, and we did feast on that with them.
Capt. Billy's menus and boat cooking can't be beat! WOW! Free Water. Elaine, I bet you took a LONG shower. Truth be known, I bet Billy used more than 1/2 gallon of water for his shower before he filled the tanks!
ReplyDeleteStaniel Cay was as far as we went when I was with you. It is nice to hear about the anchorages you are visiting further down the Exumas. Are you having good winds for saiing between anchorages? Don't give up on Billy...I have confidence he will catch a big fish!
Charlsey
You're bringing back a lot of fond memories for Paul and I as we read your blog about the Exumas. We love Black Point! Don't worry, Bill, you'll capture that wiley lobster or fish, yet. We have faith in your abilities. Ha,ha We were wondering if you two would want to share a charter boat for the TSS North Channel cruise from Aug 15-Aug 21 if you aren't already committed. We have asked Slaters, as well. But they are still trying to decide, as they have other summer travel plans. Please let us know A.S.A.P. so that we can reserve a boat. In the meantime, have a great sail down to Georgetown.
ReplyDeleteLove, Paul and Melody