A Social Day in Georgetown
Ambler Isle
V and S
Tue 22 Feb 2011 15:58
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Feb. 20, 2011
Today we went ashore to visit our land pals, Paul and
Melanie. They own a big piece of the end of nearby Elizabeth Island
and have a wonderful home there, complete with garden. They call it
Top of the World. Tide is very extreme low due to the full moon,
so we enjoyed a shore walk/wade. Shells, sea creatures, a few
bottles. They split their time between Massachusetts and here.
Totally self sufficient like a small city, they generate their own electricity,
make their own water, grow their food. While their home is beautiful, it
is the property that is the most special. One side is on the Exuma Sound,
another on the inner Elizabeth Harbour, and the last is on the cut
between. Miles of beaches, reefs and a few gazebos invite. They
also have a enclosed lagoon leading to the house. Their power
catamaran Kiwi is berthed there. They occasionally run
Kiwi here, but the big trip is from here to Boston, then back
again next fall. Sipping iced tea on the patio, we were
reluctant to leave. Few places would give land lust like this one. But we
returned to Amber Isle for a light supper before hopping back into the
dinghy to go 2 miles down to Hamburger Beach. (there are three main beach
areas: Hamburger Beach, Volleyball Beach, and Sand Dollar Beach, where we
are anchored) We donned long pants and sweaters, and carried jackets. A
jam session was planned at the local beach bar Sand Bar. The
rickety old dock was loaded with dinghies. The beach also was covered with
the little boats. A hundred people crammed onto the bar's small deck to
watch the entertainment. Bar owner served hot wings and drinks. Many
of the cruisers are professional musicians, and more play as a hobby, so we were
not disappointed. Folks danced and sang along. We'd hoped to see sax
player Andy from Cisu, and guitarist Steve from Mir Dina, but
neither was there. Mick and Mary from Excargot were there to
celebrate Mick's 65th birthday. We left before it ended and went home with
the SE winds howling. I described it as a blizzard with no snow.
Although some would say that was an exaggeration. Especially those who
have endured a cold winter back home.
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