We had been at Georgetown for a very long time, nearly a month, and it was time to go. Yesterday afternoon we pulled the anchor and traveled about an hour within the bay, to the Red Shanks anchorage. We were joined there by Mary's friends, who rafted up next to us, and with whom we enjoyed a fine last evening. I will ask Mary to post some photos.
This morning we got underway a little before 7, and in about an hour's time we were out on the ocean. Beautiful day, but very light wind. Since we wanted to get to our anchorage at Cat Island before dark, 50 miles away, we started the engine and motorsailed most of the way. Even with the engine loafing along it was magical. Mary had a nice selection of music and with the gentle swell it just seemed perfect. We watched Stocking Island disappear over the horizon, and a few hours later saw Cat Island rise up out of the sea. After dropping the anchor and launching the dinghy we had about an hour of daylight, so we hiked up to the Hermitage, on the highest point of the Bahamas. The place is beyond magical, and we stayed till the bugs drove us away at dusk. It was all built, singlehandedly, by Father Jerome. The padre came to the Bahamas in the early 1900's to replace wooden churches with stone ones. When he retired he kept himself busy by building this Hermitage for his own use. It is lovely, with unreal views, and I am happy to see it is in great shape with tons of great maintenance. Mary will post photos.
We will only be on Cat Island for a couple of days due to approaching bad weather, but this island is special.
Best, Charlie
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