Finish

Nathan's Bay Beach

North Point on Elbow Cay

This morning, part of our crew woke up early and headed in the golf cart to the post office dock. We parked, and from there, made our way through the settlement to the kissing chairs. The kissing chairs are located in a picturesque location looking out over the entrance to Hope Town Harbour. Near the kissing chairs, a right turn will allow you make the journey to the north tip of Elbow Cay. It's quite the journey and even walking earlier in the morning did little to assist us in evading the Bahamian sun and humidity. The walk north is appealing in that the northern sector of the island is another world. At times, it appears is though it is cut off from everything else. Homes sit in true peace and quiet. If you listen carefully, you can hear the waves of the Atlantic crash at the same time you hear the rumblings of motors from boats passing by on their way to and from the harbour. We located Nathan's Bay Beach, a tiny slither of white sand on the Sea of Abaco side protected by a line of trees. In all, the adventure north is magical and well worth a morning of your time. On our way back, a stop by the Hope Town Coffee House was a must. And after enjoying the air conditioning back at the rental house, we played at Hope Town Beach (North Beach to us) for the afternoon. Under a sunny and clear sky, the translucent water was made warm by the sweltering heat. Just the way we like it. Supper at Cap'n Jacks could only mean one thing: Bingo. Well, Jacks that is. And even though we didn't win, the time spent enjoying friends and family is well worth it. Today, was just another island day. Paradise continues to beckon us to stretch out every moment as though they are all our last. Three full days left. 

 

A Walk North

 

Hope Town Coffee House

Hope Town Beach (North Beach)

Jacks at Cap'n Jacks

Moore Musing:

Two years ago, my mother and I began the walk north one late afternoon. We enjoyed the peaceful stroll, but the walk was cut short due to wet, rainy conditions making the path impossible for us to continue. So, obviously my goal was simple this trip. Finish. Even with a two year old in a stroller, we were going to finish. Even with heat and humidity causing me to sweat through my shirt, we were going to finish. As you walk north, you come to many twist and turns in the road that simply give way to more path to walk. And when we arrived at the northern most point we could walk, we took a small path to the beach and simply relished the moment. Another island lesson - finish. I vow that we will finish this vacation, three full days left, with rest, joy and a thankful heart. 

Additional Notes:

We love running into old friends and meeting new ones on the island. It's just part of the special feel you get as you make your way around. 

• We met Mary Elizabeth at Cap'n Jacks this evening. She and her son, Cade, are on the island for a month (we are jealous). We will always share this common bond; the love of a special place. 
• We ran into "Buzz" at Abaco Inn earlier this week. Buzz recently moved to the island after retiring and now owns Sheree's Way. We spoke for 20 minutes and he was so kind. He even invited us to his home for drinks. I hope we can take him up on the offer some day soon!
• Hello to Pam and her daughter Rebecca. We met them on Hope Town Beach this afternoon. They were over from vacationing at Treasure Cay on Great Abaco. Rebecca is headed to Liberty University in the Fall. It was great talking to them and looking for sea glass together. 
• A gentleman from Virginia Beach, VA spoke to us briefly on our walk north this morning. He was lamenting the end of his vacation, but took the time to speak to us about his experience in his rental home on the north tip of the island. 

There are a hundred connections and conversations just like these. Part of the allure and the charm of such a place. 

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