Marsh Harbour

Marsh Harbour   …   Sunday 6th Jan 2013

We had a much more relaxed morning today.  We took our time over eggs and toast enjoying that Sunday morning feeling.  Then after a little cleaning and a few jobs we went to shore by dinghy.  We walked around Marsh Harbor finding some restaurants, bars and liquor stores.  We met a nice lady called Donna who told us that her husband did birding tours (Try walking around with binoculars and see what happens to you.) She offered to drive us up to the "center of town" and show us the super market, Bahamas Telecom and other spots of interest. We hopped in her car and she helpfully pointed out things like the Maxwell's Supermarket and the Ace Hardware.  We walked back from town checking out the hours of the various shops.  The supermarket was large and well stocked with all kinds of things.  Mike was happy to see that we could get ginger beer there.  He's already dreaming of the "Dark and Stormy" drinks that he will have (ginger beer and dark rum).  We walked past a liquor store and confirmed that Kalik (the local beer) is $10 per six-pack.  Might have to stick the rum drinks.  We retreated to the boat for lunch.  After rigging a shade, we enjoyed a light lunch in the cockpit.  Our plan is to go to town for dinner--a sort of celebration of our trip.   

Gloria

The view from "Curly Tails" one of the local restaurants

Marsh Harbour BTC (Bahamian Telephone Company) tower - these towers are by far the highest points in the Islands