The entrance to the climb to the Hermitage.The stations of the cross are built out of rock on the path leading up. Not an easy climb!
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This is where Father Jerome is buried.Finally, the top. This is the highest point in the Bahamas.The view from the Hermitage.
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Wouldn’t want to do this every day, but Father Jerome did.
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More of the historic sites crumbling. Weed management.While on the tour we looked up and saw the most unusual look at the sun. It was almost spooky, but beautiful.
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If you look closely, you can see the three boats at anchor.It is hard to believe that Father Jerome built all this by hand by himself.
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One of the many plantation homes we saw. Again, falling into ruin.After the tour, we were treated to a private Bahamian meal.Happy hour on our last night with Pixie Dust (Joe and Dawn) and Serena (George and Terry) What a great time we had with our new…
Cruising Schedule
Merhaba,
We’re still here, but we do have a tentative plan. It’s attached as an Excel file. I’ve started to research Sicily and Sardinia as we’re pretty positive about those places. Our friends Ed and Sue are in Tunisia…
He is the Master
and I am but the Grasshopper!My friend, Peter Lenihan, came all the way from Montreal to help out in the boat shed today.Here he is in his native habitat!He couldn’t even wait to switch into his work clothes before he grabbed hold of a sander and got r…
Magnolia Blossom Season
As advertised – Dee’s magnolia triptych. Magnolia blossom time has almost passed on Cumberland Island. We just arrived at our slip in Charleston and maybe magnolia blossom season is a step behind Cumberland. These trees are such handsome specimens with or without blossoms. A good excuse to go exploring. Click on image for larger view.
Today’s Pic
Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Vert’s Model Ship Shop This shop has Vert Lowe’s handcrafted two-mast schooners and sloops. Model prices range anywhere from $100 to $1,200. If Vert’s shop door is locked—and it often is—knock…
