The Friendliest of People

     Pete started work bright and early this morning with a pre conference call at 7.  When the “fleet walkies” announced, “a group was heading into town to explore and grab lunch at “Sammy’s,” Pete was ready for a break, so we joined the group. Dinghies were tied to a 10’ high pier, which thankfully had ladders on the side. However, the wind and wave action made thing a little challenging.

 Partial view of the Blue Ocean Hole

     We headed in search of the “Blue Ocean Holes,” which are common on Eleuthera.  As we walked, a car stopped. The woman asked if she could help us.  She worked for BaTelCo and gave us directions. John jokingly asked if she could help with the cell phone service.  She explained that her company had just been bought and the service interruptions that people are experiencing are current “industrial disputes.” As we walked, everyone has either waved, said “hello” or honked and waved as they went by. Out of all the places we have visited, this has definitely been the friendliest

Everyone on the overlook at the Blue Hole.

      The blue hole looked like a quarry. The fish and other marine life are definitely salt water based.  The plaque nearby stated that it is source is unknown. It is said that Jacques Cousteau was unsuccessful in seeking its source. There was a ladder, so it is permissible to swim in these blue holes, but the cruising guide has warned about diving deep and being trapped in the caves.  Apparently, some local teenagers drowned in the caves a few years ago.

Cotton in its natural form.

      Lunch was very good, but longer then Pete had planned. The grocery store is a mile down the road.  Since there is nothing I need that badly, I opted to return to the boat with Pete, while the others continued exploring. I was able to download all the pictures and work on them before dinner. The Goosebumps picture wasn’t quite a spectacular as it looked in person, but it was definitely aqua.

     Looking back at my time in town today, I think I must have said “Hello” or waived to at least 35 or 40 people. I know that doesn’t seem like much, but there are probably only 150 people in town, and I was only in town for about 2 hours! I am smiling as I write this.

~  ~ (\_~ ~ ~     Kathy and Pete