Iguanas

After 9 days in Nassau we headed to Allan's Cay which is a 30 mile trip. The winds were 15-20 knots out of the NW letting us motor sail.  Approximately 18 miles into the trip we were on the Yellow Bank, which can be a bit tricky.  It is about 15' deep but known for the coral heads that rise to 3' below the surface.  In order to see them, you need to cross at mid-day with the sun shining.  Eva was on watch at the bow of the boat directing Makai through, making sure to avoid them.

 There aren't that many, but they are there and look like a black patch in the water.   We arrived at Allan's Cay for our overnight stay.  This is one of several popular anchorages in the island chain of the Exumas. The anchorage is large enough for 10-12 boats and if the winds are blowing, you feel like you are in a washing machine, being tossed back and forth all night!  The main attraction of this uninhibited island are the prehistoric rock iguanas.  Most everyone stops to see and feed these rather large, almost blind ugly creatures!  They are protected by Bahamanian law.  They hid out in the brush until you are close and they see your movement or food being thrown (they love lettuce, grapes and veggies) and they scurry to check things out.  Some of these guys are bigger than Rylee!

 Our next stop will be at Exuma Land and Sea Park, Wardrick Wells.