Hopetown

Even though we had walking wounded, our next stop involved some walking.

Foot day 2

We eased into Hopetown Harbour (with almost 1/2" to spare under the keel) to pick up a mooring ball.  The Harbour was heavily populated by boats, and offered a gorgeous view of the town.  We walked around the town admiring the quaint cottages (it felt like Cape Cod in the Bahamas) with their gingerbread trim and inviting entrances and lawns.  We trekked over the hill to the beach, then started to gather for refreshments.

We had begun to have hints that Jesse and Brittany have the metabolism of ferrets.  Since we old poops metabolize slowly (if at all), we were used to meals and the occasional hors d'oeuvres (which sometimes replace meals).  The younger ones didn't eat much at one sitting, but required feedings about every 45 minutes.  We indulged one such feeding at Cap'n Jacks.  More conch for Jesse and Brittany, who pledged to leave no conch untasted while in the Abacos.

cute little woodwork whales

welcoming entrance

beautiful and bright Bahamian color scheme

The next day Summer Wind and Serendipity stayed over to visit the lighthouse.  We're so glad we did, because it was not only amazing in itself, but also offered an outstanding view of Hopetown, the harbour, and the waters surrounding. 


 

what a great doorknob!

Summer Wind and Serendipity in the mooring field

foot day 3