We are back in Black Point, motored in yesterday after the 3 mile journey from Great Guana Cay.
After arriving we dinghied to shore and walked around a bit. We had hoped to mail some letters, but the post office was closed. The last time we were here it was closed because there was a holiday coming up .... this time we think it was closed because it was Friday. Hopefully we will find it open one day next week.
The good news was that the mail boat was arriving in the afternoon. In the Bahamas this is a big deal. The mail boat comes once a week and means the arrival of the next week's supplies. You never see as many people and vehicles on an island as on the dock when the mail boat is there.
We waited the recommended couple of hours to allow the grocery store to re-stock their shelves. As this anchorage is fairly busy right now, we almost waited too long. By the time we had our chance at the produce, it was almost all gone. Greg got the last of the bananas (1 bunch), the last 3 peppers, 2 heads of lettuce, and 2 apples. We also got several onions and potatoes, which are usually plentiful. That's it until next week when the mail boat comes again. I admit I am looking forward to being back on the continent for the continuous availability and variety of fresh produce.
After arriving we dinghied to shore and walked around a bit. We had hoped to mail some letters, but the post office was closed. The last time we were here it was closed because there was a holiday coming up .... this time we think it was closed because it was Friday. Hopefully we will find it open one day next week.
The good news was that the mail boat was arriving in the afternoon. In the Bahamas this is a big deal. The mail boat comes once a week and means the arrival of the next week's supplies. You never see as many people and vehicles on an island as on the dock when the mail boat is there.
We waited the recommended couple of hours to allow the grocery store to re-stock their shelves. As this anchorage is fairly busy right now, we almost waited too long. By the time we had our chance at the produce, it was almost all gone. Greg got the last of the bananas (1 bunch), the last 3 peppers, 2 heads of lettuce, and 2 apples. We also got several onions and potatoes, which are usually plentiful. That's it until next week when the mail boat comes again. I admit I am looking forward to being back on the continent for the continuous availability and variety of fresh produce.
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