The Northern Exumas

Shroud Cay

It’s great to be back in paradise once again. Shroud Cay is one of our all-time favorite places. It is part of the “Exuma Land and Sea Park” a no-take zone, where one takes only pictures and leaves only foot prints (no fishing, shelling etc.). Shroud Cay is an island of remarkable, pristine, natural beauty, framed on the east coast by the Exuma Sound and the Exuma Bank on the west. Several crystal clear mangrove creeks cut through the island, connecting the two bodies of water.

This morning we embarked on a dinghy exploration of the northern most mangrove creek. Our departure was timed for one hour before high tide, allowing us two hours to explore and return to the boat before areas of the creek become too shallow to pass through. It was a magnificent day, the brilliant blue sky echoed the color of the crystal clear creek.

It was an awe inspiring morning, with each bend in the creek delivering scenery more stunning than the last.

After about 30 minutes, we spied a break in the coastline, where the sparkling turquoise waters of the creek met the waters of the Exuma Sound.

We pulled the dink ashore and stepped onto the softest most velvet like sand that I have ever experienced. It felt so good between the toes.

If this isn’t paradise, I don’t know what is!

We walked the length of exposed beach (high tide) and met a couple of other curious cruisers, who had found the trail up to the top of the hill, where they said the 360 degree view was awesome. We plan to return here in a couple of weeks with Alan’s brother, and a climb up the hill for a photo op is on the must do list.

On our return to the dinghy, Alan spotted a “curly tail” gecko, who unfortunately had lost his curl.

I know our younger grandsons will find this entertaining, and lots of questions will result, I’m sure!

Today was a perfect day, magnificent scenery, tranquility, fabulous weather and gorgeous beaches. Life doesn’t get much better than this. A fitting end to such a great day was happy hour on our own little beach cove, where Mother Nature had created a custom-fit wine holder out of the rock. I think we need a few more like this for the wine cellar.

The only thing missing from this picture is Tim, Jan, Lamb Chop and Woolly. We miss y’all!