We finally arrived at Cambridge Cay, our absolute favorite place in the Exumas. As Harbor Hosts we were asked to welcome all boaters to the Cambridge mooring field, to advise them about favorite snorkeling, hiking, and swimming places in the area, and to collect their mooring fees. We enjoyed the job so much, and gladly accepted the responsibility to check out all of the places mentioned on the map that would be of interest to boaters.
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| Mary in with her "work hat" |
Our day usually consisted of meeting all the new boats coming into the harbor, welcoming the people on board and giving them maps of the area as soon as they arrived, then do our own snorkeling, swimming, or hiking for a few hours, collect mooring fees about 5 pm and finally about once a week, hosting a byo cocktail and appetizer-sharing party at the beach.
These informal gatherings helped to introduce people to the other boaters in the harbor and encouraged everyone to share their experiences and to get answers to any questions they might have.
One evening I made a big pot full of chili and everyone stayed for a longer time then usual.
We all got along wonderfully, and were happy that one other couple invited everyone to their boat for a pot luck supper the next night.
Boaters are always ready for adventure and social gatherings.
These pictures were taken in Exuma Park at or near Cambridge Cay, our home for six weeks.
A super hike nearby:
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| Little Bell Rock at Cambridge Cay |
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| Little Bell Rock from start of trail |
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| Hikers on trail at "mountain top" at Cambridge Cay |
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| Looking north along the coast from trail |
Water pictures:
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| Mary floating or sleeping? |
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| Dingy reflections while at mooring |
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| Our friendly barracuda, not to worry in clear water! |
Interesting boats:
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| Freedom, 104 ft.fantail trumpy motor yacht from Newport, RI moored next to us |
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| Leisel a Canadian boat belonging to new friends |
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| Nellie D, a Lord Nelson, that belongs to friends we met 3 years in the Abacos and who came to Cambridge Cay this summer |
Snorkeling at the Sea Aquarium:
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| Bill |
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| Friendly Sargent Major fish begging for food |
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| Lion fish |
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| Nassau Grouper in middle of picture |
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| Christmas tree worms on brain coral, one worm makes two "trees" |
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| Mary |
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| Queen Trigger fish |
*** Thank you Robin Roberts for the underwater pictures. ***
Pot Luck dinner on board a visiting boat:
Enjoying the sunset:
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