Day 2: Secret Cove

Years ago on one of the first visits to Abaco, boating around exploring the area we found this small sheltered inlet that we have since named Secret Cove. A shallow area between the Atlantic ocean and the Sea of Abaco. With two great bodies Of water forcing their tides into this one small inlet protected by three small island cays, Secret Cove has a massive sand bar that stretches between the great bodies of water.

This trip we saw a few rays and found a ton of sand dollars but in the past we have also seen dolphins and sea turtles enjoying this shallow playpool. The water is always a crystal clear azule and we spent the day frolicking in it's tepid waters.

Despite some dark ominous clouds rolling in from the East the waters kept us warm enough to spend the entire length of the day in Secret Cove. A picnic lunch refueled us for a long day of catch and play in the waves before we returned to Elbow Cay and a hot link dinner at Calypso.

Day 1: Calypso

We are finally able to enjoy the beautiful Bahamas weather and water! The turquoise water is as warm as a nice bath - not nearly as calming as one though... Being on the Atlantic ocean the Calypso house always has massive waves crashing on the beach.  So massive in fact that one raked me over the coral while attempting to drown my 8 year old nephew Aidan.  Luckily Aidan was unharmed but I opened a nasty gash below my right knee.  Fun part was I believe the blood seeping out actually did draw in a shark that was spotted a bit later!

We've spent our first full day enjoying everything Calypso has to offer: expansive deck with comfy lounge chairs, hammocks and a nice breeze to help dissuade th heat of the day. Other than a riveting debate on the prices and conditions my nephew charges for squirt gun refreshes, the day has been spent tanning and wave hopping.

My parents have already scouted out tonight's sunset viewing destination, a new resort that recently opened. So stay tuned for an upload of the first picture worthy event.

For now I'll just enjoy the view!

Are we there yet?

23rd July - 7am - MIA airport arrived at 5:45 this morning with one flight down, one sky tram trip down... Now waiting for the 8:35 shuttle bus to our next island hopper prop plane. It took five hours to get across country and it will probably be another 8 hours until we reach the Calypso house. 

Only one flight to Nassau, one "mystery" segment to Abaco then the final ferry to Elbow Cay left!