We have been here in the Exuma chain now for 60 days. Staniel Cay, Compass Cay, Black Point, Warderick Wells, Cambridge Cay, Hawksbill Cay, Emerald Bay, Georgetown and Highbourne Cay. We started and ended our visit here at Highbourne, coming from Nassau two months ago.

We have seen the most beautiful waters, hiked the coral-ridden trails among mangroves and palms, fed the sharks and the pigs, made friends with the locals, shared stories with the cruisers, rationed water, washed clothes and dishes in the sea, sailed in less than 3 feet of water, caught mooring balls to tie up and anchored 4 times in one day.

We have witnessed gusty squalls that blew through in 15 minutes and topped off our water tanks. We have learned how much water we use per day, fuel per hour, solar watts and wind amps per day. We have learned how to manage our waste system and our inverter/charger.

Our batteries worked great, our motors purred and our sails lifted us.

One of our favorite sights here is the amazing sunset at dusk, when the fireball literally drops into the sea. Another favorite is arriving at the next island and its special beach, watching Ziggy race down its expanse with the joyful abandon of a wild creature. And Ziggy swam out to the paddleboard and got on it with me!

There have been many memories. 99% wonderful.

We are headed for a 24 hour overnight sail to the Abacos tomorrow. We are looking forward to new places.

But the Exumas will always hold a magical place in our souls. I hope we come back.

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