The Berrys-islands that is.

From Bimini to the Exumas is a trek.  Yesterday (Sunday) we traveled about 100 miles to the Berry Islands, and anchored out for the night.  The Berrys are largely uninhabited, and have miles of barren beaches to explore.  It is also home to Chub Cay marina, a fishing mecca.  Chub had been destroyed by a hurricane a few years ago and has just reopened.  We opted to anchor as the scenery is so serene.  Today, we traveled about 60 miles to Spanish Wells, a truly remarkable town.  Settled by British missionaries, it is prosperous, well-kept and a nice stop.  It had been a dry county, but now serves booze!  We will provision here tomorrow, as it has a proper grocery.  We arrived early enough to take the dinghy for a snorkeling trip this afternoon.  Wednesday we hire a local pilot to navigate us  to Harbor Island for a few days at the upscale resort there.  The devil's backbone reef is narrow and not marked, and it is recommended to hire a local pilot to travel the few miles from Spanish Wells to Harbor Island.  Money well spent as opposed to a bent prop or worse.   From there we head to the Exumas.  So far our crossings in the Atlantic have been calm.  Let’s hope our luck holds! 

Calm crossings make her happy!

The Berry Islands.

At anchor.

There are miles of beaches with no people!

I did pull a lure while underway, but even with these birds-no hits.  

Spanish Wells.