Rock Sound to Governor's Harbour | 4 Hours | 25 Miles
Our group of five boats exited Rock Sound harbor this morning and headed north. The sailboats were loving life as a 25-knot breeze on the beam sent them flying. We were loving life too as our stabilizer fins were working like a charm and minimizing the effects of a rolly beam sea. We arrived in Governor's Harbour and set the anchor into the same stiff breeze with no problem. Our big hook caught and held tight on the first drop. Other boats had to go through the process multiple times before feeling secure. Once settled, we all stormed the beach in our dinghies and set out to hit a few favorite spots. The first stop was Norma's Gift Shop, hoping to find a shirt or two. No luck for me, but others found some treasures. Masks are still required in the store so once done looking we waited for the others outside. Next stop was the bakery which did not disappoint. Multiple varieties of warm-from-the-oven bread lined the counter along with a few Johnny cakes, and pastries. A quick stop at the grocery store followed where we picked up some fruit, produce, milk, and turkey. The photo of the tomatoes is not for the price ($5.50/pint), but for the fact that they are locally grown. I'd much rather purchase home-grown items than those shipped in from the States. We had to make a quick run back to the mothership to get items in the refrigerator, then joined the others at Da Perk. We hoped to share a beverage on their patio, but they were closed at 3:00 on a Monday. I'm still not sure I understand their hours sign posted in the window. We rounded the corner and headed up the hill a short distance. A convenience store sported some great hand-painted advertising artwork.
We all settled around a single table on the deck at Buccaneer Club, one of our favorite restaurants in all of The Bahamas. The artwork was captivating, the beverages refreshing, and our early dinner was fantastic. On one plate were three of my favorites: grouper fingers, Bahamian mac n cheese, and coleslaw. Yum, yum. Everyone at the table was a member of the Clean Plate Club and we enjoyed just hanging out on a beautiful afternoon.
We left with enough time before sunset to take a quick stroll up the hill. The scenery was spectacular with colorful blossoms and white picket fences everywhere. Cristina and I compared the bougainvillea to determine which yard had the best collection. Along the way, gates and fences were adorned with clever cutouts.
The climb to the crest of the hill only took a few minutes. The breaking waves of the ocean came into view and we all paused to look and listen.
More flowers were studied from a different angle. It was good to see a honeybee on the yellow trumpet flower. Back down the hill we went.
A friendly cat jumped up on the wall to check us out as we studied his plant (an app on my phone identified it as a desert rose). A directional sign listed many options for us to explore in the coming days. It is only Monday and we're already starting to plan for the next blow on Sunday. This one will have winds that clock all the way around with a strong north component. We will stay here tomorrow and walk up to the Levy Preserve, then start staging ourselves to get a good spot.
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