Exuma Land & Sea Park

Hog Cay

As per normal, when a front comes through, the North mooring field was full and Emerald Rock moorings would not be comfortable due to wind direction. We were able to get a mooring ball in Hog Cay, which was reasonably sheltered, but reaching the park office by dinghy was untenable in these breezy conditions. We hunkered down for a quiet day as the clouds moved in and temperatures dropped. We spent the next 3 days in Warderick Wells, changing mooring fields daily as the wind directions changed. Day one was spent in Hog Cay (south mooring field), day two in Emerald Rock and day three in the North mooring field.

We were awakened in Hog Cay with the seas rolling in through the cut, and we opted to move over to Emerald Rock, since no-one was departing the North moorings. Day three, conditions improved considerably and many boats departed, freeing up plenty of moorings in the North mooring field, adjacent to park headquarters. This meant internet service once again.

We hiked across Banshee Creek, and up the trail to Boo Boo Hill and the blow holes.. It was low tide and consequently, there was little activity at the blow hole. Regardless, the view from Boo oo Hill was mesmerizing. Boo Boo Hill gets its name from the locals, who claim that on a moonlit night they hear the cries of souls lost at sea. Today, it is better known for the driftwood momentos that cruisers deposit to mark their visit. A few years ago, there was a large assortment of creative momentos, but today, in keeping with the park's conservation practices, only driftwood artifacts are permitted. All others will be removed.

Dave and Suzanne visited the blow holes and hiked some of the island trails. In their absence, we were again visited by our little bird friend, who we learned is a Bananaquit and not a warbler. Susann treated him to some finely crushed cashews, which he obviously enjoyed, letting her hold the feeding container as he perched on the edge and chowed down

Susann treated him to some finely crushed cashews, which he obviously enjoyed, letting her hold the feeding container as he perched on the edge and chowed down.

Today was a beautiful day here in paradise. The North wind still had a coolness about it, and with the approach of sunset, temperatures were a bit chilly. Regardless, we donned sweaters and spent Happy Hour ashore with “Stinky” the sperm whale carcass on “Power Beach”.

As sunset approached, there were some very neat and interesting cloud formations in the sky. The evening sky colours continued to intensify, and were truly magnificent as we returned to Kaos, and darkness approached rapidly.