Tilloo Cay

We took a short trip the next day and anchored at Tilloo Cay.  We hit the beach and were surprised to find awnings, picnic tables, 3 big grills (without tanks but with plenty of debris on the grates), chairs, and a horseshoe pit!  We sat in the shade, chatted, and watched the not-so-competitive horseshoe games.   Quite a few cruisers before us had contributed to make a pleasant play area.

horseshoe strategy

Godiva patiently waits for the lazy humans to throw her tennis ball

 The next day we visited Cracker P's for lunch, which was a short dinghy ride from the anchorage.
The setting is gorgeous, with the beautiful Tahiti Beach across the bay.
 After lunch and of course a ring-toss game for the guys, we went next door to Lubber's Landing, which is a surprisingly neat little place.

Nancy adjusts umbrella on unique outdoor table

our gorgeous and gracious hostess

the chicks in the nook

 There's a bar, uniquely decorated and with a lounging nook large enough to sleep a crowd, a small shop to support Abaco animal rescue,

indeed

and cottages available with a private beach (although we keep quoting the "All Beaches in the Bahamas are Public" sign we saw in Staniel Cay).  The cottages were very small, but appointed with flowing gauze canopies over the 4-poster beds,

nice touch on the cottage bed

kitchen counter and shower tiles made of recycled glass bottles, tile floors, and just enough space to be a cozy retreat for two people (and one very cute cat named Speedo that accompanied us on our tour). 

Speedo, King of the Abacos

 There was a large basket of snorkel gear on the terrace of the bar, available apparently to anyone who wanted to use them.  What a great place!