Category Archives: Critters

And Back Again…

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Bill Kinney

We have arrived back in Grenada. The primary reason for our side trip to Barbados was to get my (Bill’s) passport renewed at the US Embassy there. Although there is an embassy in Grenada, it seems to carry minimal staffing … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Conch

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Bill Kinney

If there is one food that comes close to defining the Bahamian cuisine in the mind of most travelers, it it the Queen conch. Conch fritters, “Cracked” (i.e., fried) conch, Conch bisque, Conch salad. The conch is a very large … Continue reading →

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Seals! and Eagles! and Loons! Oh my!

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Bill Kinney

As we have made our way further north and east along the coast of Nova Scotia every place we go is prettier than the last. The geology changes at Halifax. Halifax harbour is actually a fault that separates the solid … Continue reading →

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And the Natives are Friendly.

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Bill Kinney

Yesterday was one of those perfect days that cruising is just all supposed to be about. The weather was perfect. Cool morning, sunny warm afternoon without a hint of hot and muggy and, for now, the fog has burned off. … Continue reading →

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Waiting, and Working

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We have been making good use of our time while waiting for the fabrication of our jib jurler parts to be completed. One thing that has been our our “wish list” for some time has been improved lighting for the … Continue reading →

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Stalking the Wild Flamingo

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Bill Kinney

From our position anchored in Abraham’s Bay in Mayaguana, Bahamas we looked over toward town. From the distance we could see the Red Mangrove trees along the shoreline, but the roots of the trees looked unusually red. A quick look … Continue reading →

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Fun with Fish, and a New Place.

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Bill Kinney

We took a roundabout route to go from Black Point to Georgetown. We wanted to arrive in Georgetown to enter an inlet that has a reputation as dangerous during daylight, and the trip is about 10 hours. So we left … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Moraine Cay.

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Bill Kinney

Moraine Cay is one of the great places in the Abacos, although not well known. It has a tiny (three villa) seasonal resort on it that has not yet opened for the summer season. It has beautiful beaches on two … Continue reading →

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Better Lucky than Good!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Bill Kinney

After battling big winds and big waves all last week, we took advantage of a lull in the excitement to move the boat deeper into the Abaco Islands, and further away from the hustle and bustle of Marsh Harbour. The … Continue reading →

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Bonefishing

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Bill Kinney

My brother and I hired a guide for a day and went out “backcountry” to fish for bonefish. Catching a bonefish on a flyrod was on his lifetime fishing bucket list, and this was a great opportunity to tangle with … Continue reading →

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