Finishing On A High Note

Williams Cay 

With our boat chores done early, Glenda and I set off to explore a few more trails on Lee Stocking Island. The first would take us to the top of Perry's Peak, the highest point in the Exumas at 123 feet. Every turn produced a scenic overlook. Whether we looked north or south over the Exuma Bank, the view was incredible. Glenda led the way through the palms.     

A small marker identified our destination. A turn east gave us our first view of Exuma Sound and a nice breeze.

Looking north, we could take it all in -- the lighter blues of the Banks and the darker blues of the Sound.

Palm trees lined the crescent beach where the dinghy was parked. On top of world and feeling great, we took a few more pictures before starting the journey down in search of another trail to follow. 

We found a second trail to take us to the Sound-side beach. The path was definitely less traveled, but it was well-marked along the way to keep us on track. We were both taking photos along the way. When we later compared and shared our shots, it is funny (but not surprising at all) to see that we were capturing and composing many of the same images. Two great minds, thinking alike! When the trail opened to the beach we were positioned atop of a high sand dune. There was never a doubt -- of course we were going to descend the steep, sandy slope. We did not see another soul and had the whole beach to ourselves. We were making (and capturing) yet another great memory. 

The surf zone was a little rocky, but the sand was clean and soft.

We walked from one end of the cove to the other, then retraced our footsteps to the trailhead. We were thankful for the assist rope which previous hikers had tied to a sturdy tree. The rope helped us make quick work of the slope. Back atop the dune, we took in the view for one final time. On the way back we were able to catch a shot of one of the many green lizards scurrying about in the underbrush. These little guys are not as intimidating as the iguanas.

Soon we were back down to our starting point. This area is so beautiful and peaceful that I could stay here all winter and be totally content.

We headed back to our motherships with one more selfie for scrapbook (digital picture frame). All of the photos we've taken together show two friends who are so lucky to spend this time together. A farewell dinner aboard Paradigm Shift capped off the day and gave me an opportunity to spend a few more hours with the boys. 

We enjoyed appys on the flybridge and the sunset from the cockpit as a delicious dinner was grilling. These few days have been over-the-top enjoyable and the memories will be forever cherished. Thanks to Glenda, Greg, Jaxon and Cooper for sharing these experiences with us. We look forward to many more to come.

We will depart for Black Point in the morning to explore some more of the Exumas. Paradigm Shift will make their way back to George Town in a few days where they will meet friends flying in from home.