Sunday, February 7, 2016

Staniel Cay

The last day that we had the boat we went back to see the iguanas, got rid of any leftovers at pig beach and explored some new spots.


We're not afraid of them anymore.






Al was on a mission looking for more sea beans, but couldn't find any more.



He's trying to smile

It's tough for the little guy to get any food

Definitely smiling 













We headed out into the ocean. The ocean water is a deep blue color





We did a lot of hiking over very jagged rocks to find this statue. It's at the very north end of Staniel Cay.


We both added a rock to the pile for good luck



Jack's Cove

We headed south to a place called Jack's Cove on Great Guana Cay. We heard it was a nice beach and that there was a trail to walk over to a cove on the ocean side. It was very picturesque on both sides. It was very difficult to find a trail over to the ocean, but after several wrong attempts, we found the right way. What they call a trail here, is really just an area where the foliage is a little less dense so you can walk through it, if you are really determined. Our efforts were rewarded, because Al was able to find 2 sea beans on the ocean side. We have read about them, but never saw any. They are pretty rare and are supposed to bring good luck.


Looks like a castle. Unfortunately, the owner died in a plane crash before he finished his castle.

Jack's Cove



Small cave at north end of the cove

Where Al found the sea beans

They don't look like much, but are pretty rare and considered to bring good luck. They could have floated in the ocean from Africa or Costa Rica.






When we don't get our mail in Palm Beach, I bet it ends up here.

Thunderball Grotto

We had to wait for slack water at low tide to visit the grotto. We heard that was the best time to see it. It really was amazing and the pictures don't do it justice.