We were thankful for the dramatic improvement in weather conditions this morning. We lowered the dinghy and set out early knowing that our to-do list was long. We went as far south as Sand Dollar Beach and began working our way back north in search of several trail heads. We walked through the surf for a while before taking off on the well-marked Art Trail across the island. We were thankful for the assist ropes that helped get us up and over the steep and rocky portions. Colorful pieces of art were tucked along the trail which led to this rocky ocean vista.
Our second path was the Treasure Trail. We saw no monetary treasure along the way, but did see a little crab scampering across the rocks in the surf. The beach was wide and scenic, but covered with wrack. There was initial excitement at the possibility of finding sea beans, but I did not find any. Maybe tomorrow.
The sun was out and the clear water glistened in the shallows. We stayed in the dinghy for a while and circled the perimeter of the protected basins. Back at the blue hole we ran into the couple from Alabama that we had met at Tropic of Cancer Beach and laughed at how we both went nowhere yesterday. We stopped at Chat N Chill and enjoyed a beverage on the beach as we checked out the destination sign. The resident cats had staked their claim to several of the picnic table tops and weren't interested in sharing. Truth is they weren't interested in much other than laying there. We made a quick stop at Honeymoon Beach then headed back to Crossroads for lunch. A visit to Monument Beach would start our afternoon. It was time to check out the structure we've been anchored in front of for a few days now.
This part of the island is criss-crossed with trails, giving us several options. Our first trek took us up a large sand dune to another stunning ocean overlook. No walking on the beach here -- we were 30-feet up on the ridge line. From there we headed to the monument. It is sometimes referred to as the Salt Beacon because it was used to guide cargo ships into Elizabeth Harbor on voyages to pick up salt. It is always good to see the mother ship sitting were we left her.
The view from the top was stunning, but the clouds were beginning to get thick on the horizon.
We finished up by heading north to Starfish Beach where we walked in the sand for a short time before heading back to Crossroads just before light showers began and the temperature dropped. Thinking that the heavy stuff wouldn't come down for a while, we went ahead and put the dinghy back up top in preparation for tomorrow's departure. As the sun set a heavy shower began to fall and we scrambled to close the ports and windows.
Our second path was the Treasure Trail. We saw no monetary treasure along the way, but did see a little crab scampering across the rocks in the surf. The beach was wide and scenic, but covered with wrack. There was initial excitement at the possibility of finding sea beans, but I did not find any. Maybe tomorrow.
The sun was out and the clear water glistened in the shallows. We stayed in the dinghy for a while and circled the perimeter of the protected basins. Back at the blue hole we ran into the couple from Alabama that we had met at Tropic of Cancer Beach and laughed at how we both went nowhere yesterday. We stopped at Chat N Chill and enjoyed a beverage on the beach as we checked out the destination sign. The resident cats had staked their claim to several of the picnic table tops and weren't interested in sharing. Truth is they weren't interested in much other than laying there. We made a quick stop at Honeymoon Beach then headed back to Crossroads for lunch. A visit to Monument Beach would start our afternoon. It was time to check out the structure we've been anchored in front of for a few days now.
This part of the island is criss-crossed with trails, giving us several options. Our first trek took us up a large sand dune to another stunning ocean overlook. No walking on the beach here -- we were 30-feet up on the ridge line. From there we headed to the monument. It is sometimes referred to as the Salt Beacon because it was used to guide cargo ships into Elizabeth Harbor on voyages to pick up salt. It is always good to see the mother ship sitting were we left her.
The view from the top was stunning, but the clouds were beginning to get thick on the horizon.
We finished up by heading north to Starfish Beach where we walked in the sand for a short time before heading back to Crossroads just before light showers began and the temperature dropped. Thinking that the heavy stuff wouldn't come down for a while, we went ahead and put the dinghy back up top in preparation for tomorrow's departure. As the sun set a heavy shower began to fall and we scrambled to close the ports and windows.
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