Before we put the dinghy up top this morning, we made one final run into Governor's Harbour. I had spotted a dried-up sea urchin in the sand last night when we went to the Fish Fry. This morning, the combination of low tide and bright sunshine made spotting hundreds of sea urchins in the shallow water very easy. I couldn't resist a gentle pickup just to get a better look. These were quite different from the purple sea urchins that lined the shore at Florida's Cayo Costa State Park. When we pulled up the anchor, a big chunk of sea floor came with it. The root structure of the sea grass is incredibly strong and bound the sand granules tightly together. One poke with the boat hook sent the the mass back into the water. Another supply boat arrived at the Government Dock overnight. This one is carried a backhoe and a bulk gas container. Just other examples of what crosses the town's dock.
Our route today was a pretty direct shot. A light breeze was on our stern making for a warm afternoon. As we neared our destination, I spotted two familiar rocks sitting at the edge of some brilliant Carolina Blue water. The highlight and reason for our stop here is the Glass Window Bridge, a spot where the deep blue Atlantic Ocean water mixes with the bright blues of the Exuma Sound, underneath a one-lane road. There was little action at the Window this afternoon. Hopefully we'll see a little better show in the morning before we leave and continue north. On a "good viewing day," waves crash through the 30-foot wide opening, creating a huge show of whitewater and foam. With a view like this of the beach, catching up with friends and family and reading were still a pretty good ways to spend the afternoon.
The sunset was also pretty good. It began with shades of orange and gold and ended with reds and purples.
Our route today was a pretty direct shot. A light breeze was on our stern making for a warm afternoon. As we neared our destination, I spotted two familiar rocks sitting at the edge of some brilliant Carolina Blue water. The highlight and reason for our stop here is the Glass Window Bridge, a spot where the deep blue Atlantic Ocean water mixes with the bright blues of the Exuma Sound, underneath a one-lane road. There was little action at the Window this afternoon. Hopefully we'll see a little better show in the morning before we leave and continue north. On a "good viewing day," waves crash through the 30-foot wide opening, creating a huge show of whitewater and foam. With a view like this of the beach, catching up with friends and family and reading were still a pretty good ways to spend the afternoon.
The sunset was also pretty good. It began with shades of orange and gold and ended with reds and purples.
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