Day 255 & 256, March 2 - 3, 2023

 Day 255 Thursday, March 2, 2023

Bluewater Marina, North Bimini Island Bahamas

Today we explored the island some more with Sharon and Grant.  We biked over 6 miles checking out the resorts and cruise ship port at the north end of the island.  There’s definitely a contrast between the haves and have nots.    You need to stay on your toes while bike riding.  There is a lot of traffic on the narrow streets with motorcycles, golf carts and cars zipping by you – remember to drive on the left side.  Everyone does a courtesy “toot” when passing you or giving you the right of way.  Glad we have helmets. 

 

We stopped at Smitty’s for the local ‘cracked’ conch.  Pretty good, it is conch that has been deep fried. We are learning that cracked means fried.  

 "Storing" the fresh conch until needed.

 Another derelict boat. 

 Jerry had to compare this to Kalik.

We also scored some coconut bread at Nate’s bakery --another of the must try’s.

Tonight we had the Wahoo, seasoned and seared on both sides, as recommended.  Keep the center pink; do not overcook were the strict instructions.  Served with rice pilaf and veggie it was a nice dinner. 

We did some route planning and learned a new card game of Wizards with Grant and Sharon.  I really liked it.

Day 256 Friday, March 3, 2023

Bluewater Marina, Bimini

Toasted coconut bread with peanut butter for breakfast.  Not really a strong coconut flavor; it reminds of King’s Hawaiian but not as sweet.  It has toasted coconut sprinkled on top.  I don’t know that I would buy it again.

Today’s adventure is to explore South Bimini Island.   Approximately 200 yards separate the 2 islands with a ferry for foot passengers running every 15 minutes.  We took the ferry with our bikes and starting making our way around the island. 

 It was a bit desolate but we managed to find the Bimini Sands resort (nice place, but empty, including the pool) and the Fountain of Youth!

   

  

We splashed ourselves with water from the fountain -- we'll see how youthful we remain!!

We biked a little over 6 miles.   Next it was time for the beach.  We introduced Sharon and Grant to CJ’s for dinner and then sunset on the beach. 

  We had lots of company!

 

Begging for attention and hopeful for a snack.  He's made himself at home on top of the lounge chair.

         

The sunsets are beautiful. I won't ever get tired of them.