Friday, March 22, 2013

Rum Cay


Rum Cay (February 25-28, 2013)

We were faced with a few challenges when arriving at Sumner Point Marina.  We came into the Marina with 5 other boats.  When the first boat ran aground at the channel marker, it caused a domino effect and we found ourselves aground as well.  Some 15 minutes later, we were free and headed on into the Marina only to find ourselves once again aground in front of the dock.  Several of the boats went aground, the last of which was stuck for 45 minutes before breaking loose.  No worries though, it is a sandy bottom and is only a matter of patience to get moving again.

Dockage at the Marina is free this year as Hurricane Sandy took quite a toll on the island.  Even so, it is still a beautiful place to be.

Bobby, not sure of his position at the Marina, but he keeps everything running, is a great artist and creates sculptures from coral.  They are not simple carvings, every detail is intricately carved.


Welcome to Rum Cay!



Lots of goats roam the roadways

Rope swings?

New construction of Hurricane Shelter/Community Center

A local cemetary

Rachel Ellen (1867 - 1888)
Ocean View Restaurant

You know  you are on "island time" when at 10:00 a.m. the grocery store is not yet open.

"Last Chance" - The local grocery store


We met Kaye at the Last Chance grocery.  A super sweet lady, who appears to be quite an important figure in town as there is also a restaurant and bar named for her.

Our new friend, Kaye, tending the grocery store 


Kaye's Restaurant & Bar
Due to weather windows, we were only here a few days and did not find time to enjoy many of the activities, especially the exquisite lobstering and fishing that many of our friends did.  As such, this is definitely on our repeat list for our second trip around.









2 comments:

  1. 2nd trip around? Do I hear a change in Jims travel plan? I live the sign that says "unspoilt" :)

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