Rainbow

July 7th, 2014 - Rainbow

Elbow Cay Lighthouse Pano

Rainbow Over Elbow Cay

White Sound Sunset Pano

First of all, thanks to Mary Elizabeth for reading the blog and suggesting that we simply call over to Hope Town Marina for a ride over to that side of the island. We did just that and enjoyed a morning that included walking to the top of the Elbow Cay Lighthouse and lounging at the pool and bar of the Hope Town Marina. We called the marina and in 15 minutes someone met us at the post office dock to give us a ride over. The walk to the lighthouse from the marina area takes 5 minutes or so and it was sticky and hot. No problem for old pros like us, but we were glistening with sweat once we reached the lighthouse and still had around 100 stairs to arrive at the top. The view from the top is well worth the extra effort. You can get a 360 degree glimpse of the islands that dot the landscape and the turquoise colors of the waters of the Bahamas. After attempting numerous times to get the "right" picture of our entire group, quite an undertaking with a 5 year old and being 120 feet high off the ground, we made our way down and enjoyed looking around the Hope Town Marina. The pool and wet bar area of the Hope Town Marina is gorgeous. You can see why so many people stop by and spend an afternoon just hanging out, enjoying a drink and meeting new friends. Definitely add the lighthouse and marina to your "to do" list when visiting Abaco. 

We made our rounds around the settlement, stopping at a few shops for souvenirs and looking at houses we might want to rent for our next date with Abaco, before heading home. After a quick lunch and waiting out a passing shower, we headed to North Beach for a walk and exploration time only to find that the seas were angry once again on the Atlantic side. The tide was high and the surf was not to be reckoned with on this day. We drove to Sea Spray to take a dip in their pool and enjoy the cool breezes that can often be found there. After an hour or so, a thunderstorm was brewing off in the distance so we decided to call it quits for the day and head back in. I have noticed that it's often impossible to determine when and if a thunderstorm is a threat to hit your area of the island. You can hear thunder and see lightning that is miles away and, often times, these passing storms are simply a brief and distant silhouette. Not this day, however. The rains came and we were beginning to wonder if our golf cart ride to the Abaco Inn, to celebrate our belated anniversary would be a wet one or if we would need to send someone from the Inn to retrieve us. Luckily, the rain subsided and we were able to start our drive south toward the Abaco Inn for dinner and dessert. More on the ride over in just a moment. Our dinner at the Abaco Inn was fabulous. We ate indoors but the open windows provided a refreshing breeze and a peek at the raging ocean outside. Rainbow enjoyed filet and lobster while I enjoyed filet and shrimp. Rainbow samples the creme brûlée for dessert while I engulfed a piece of chocolate silk pie and some cookies and cream ice cream.  We visited the bar for a drink before walking down to the pool area to admire the view. Thanks again to the kind folks at Abaco Inn for making our special night a truly candlelit, romantic, peaceful, and magical evening! 

 Rainbow Over Abaco Inn

Yes, It Was THAT Good

Now, back to the ride over from our rental home to the Abaco Inn. We were a bit bummed at the weather and praying that the sky would not open up as we rounded the corner to one of the more picturesque places on the island. You know the place, that narrow road with the raging Atlantic on your left and a tranquil, glimmering White Sound on the other. Yes, right there, we noticed a double rainbow colorfully making its presence known on the island. Many people, traveling in golf carts from one place to another, stopped and could only stand in awe at its awesome beauty. Me? Well, I may have taken a picture or 10. Elbow Cay is just like that it seems. Don't bother being bothered. Don't fret. Don't worry. Lurking just around the corner is a rainbow, a not so subtle reminder that you are in paradise.

Moore Tidbits:

• We have coined the term "hermicide"... the killing (unintentional) of hermit crabs on the island during an evening golf cart ride. 
• Three full days left on the island. I just want sunshine and clear waters!
• We have met some wonderful folks on the island who have been so kind to my daughter. A nice lady today told us that her father had been talking about Abby the day after he saw her at Sea Spray for the Goombay Festival. 

 Lovely Rainbows

 Elbow Cay Rainbow

 Elbow Cay Lighthouse

 Go Tigers - From Atop the Lighthouse

 Clemson, SC. God's Country

My Wife is From Sumter, SC

 Lighthouse Sign-In

 Wet Bar at Hope Town Marina

Moore Ladies - Boat Ride To Marina