Our third Abaco stop is at Marsh Harbor on Great Abaco Island. This is a popular stop for cruisers as Marsh is a larger town and has many facilities, such as groceries, shops and lots of restaurants. Sea Star is happily anchored in the harbor anchorage in 10-15kn winds with a gentle roll from the ferry boats. It's convenient to park the dinghy at various docks near the three marinas, if visiting their facilities, or at the public dinghy dock, to visit the town or walk toward the beaches.
Our first evening we visited a bar restauant called Wally's where we tried their special Wally drink, then we ate at Mango's and returned to the boat.
Our second evening,we joined up with a couple from another boat, Wendy and Dave from Florida, and we walked to one of the marinas across on the Sea of Abaco side, walked the beach and across their condo property and stopped at Snappas Restaurant for appetizers on the way back to our dinghies. I read for a few hours and went to bed around 11:00pm, very late for most cruisers, I hear.
Yesterday was just gorgeous and we tried a drink at a third hot spot- The Jib Room at Marsh Harbor Marina where we met another couple of retirees who are traveling on their Nordhaven motor yacht.
Marsh is a comfortable place and I can envision being here for Christmas, possibly. There will be a celebration in the town and a cultural event called Junkaroo with music and colorful costumes.
The weather is going to be windier and a cold front is approaching and will be over us around Thursday. The wind last night kept us awake at only 18-20kn We expect possibly 30 when the front comes through. The waves on the Atlantic inlets are rising, so the weather is not condusive to water things at the moment.
Enjoy your Christmas preparations. We are thinking about you all at this time and trying to work out likely visits ASAP.
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| Behind a condo at Marsh Harbor |
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| I could get used to this! |
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| Christmas is coming to the Bahamas |
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| On a walk with Wendy and Dave |
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| Dan and I Bahamas 2008 |
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