April 13-14 2011 SW Allans Cay & HighbourneCay

Diesel was a little cheaper here in Nassau than in the Exumas so we decided to top off our tanks here.  Lands End went to the fuel dock first and after pumping 8 gallons of fuel they were in a quandary as to whether they were out of fuel or the pump had problems.  It was finally decided they were out of diesel fuel but they said the fuel truck would arrive in 15 minutes.  This is the Bahamas-no way that was going to happen! I pulled up next door to Browns fuel dock.  Fuel was 7 cents more a gallon ($5.02). This whole process delayed our departure, so Lands End will wait until the next stop to top off her tanks.  Off we go to Allans Cay where there is  a beautiful anchorage and where the Iguana's are anxiously awaiting our arrival.  The 40 mile trip across the Exuma Banks was delightful.    Seas less than 1' and sparkling clear water

The Anchorage at Allans cay

The anchorage was rather crowded but we managed to slip in amongst the many boats.  We were on the outer edge of the anchorage and as the wind picked up in the night, we rocked and rolled a little bit.  Lands End was tucked farther in and they slept well.  As soon as some boats left the anchorage, Silver Foxes moved into a more protected area because we still had some more exploring to do to see the Iguanas.  As soon as we landed the dinghy on SW Allan Cay the Iguana's came out of the bushes to meet us.  They were expecting a hand out.  They were disappointed.  But they did pose for pictures

Judy and Barb.  Barb carrying a big stick to ward off any Iguanas that might  try to attack!

One of the Iguanas looking like a statue and waiting for a handout

The Iguanas start coming out of the bushes

We also went to Leaf Cay where another colony of Iguanas live.  Nice shallow water here, so Mitch and Barb got their snorkeling  stuff out and looked around in the bay.  Later in the day we took a leisurely trip to Highbourne Cay to spend a night in the marina.  Not much to see here not even a restaurant.  It is a private island but the Marina is open to transient boats.  Most of the slips are for our size boats, but a 200' megayacht and another one not quite so big spent the night with us.  We have seen lots of megayachts plying the waters in the Exumas

A 200' megayacht on the alongside pier.  No name on the side and the name on the stern was small and hard to read