Black Point, Exumas
Black Point is the largest settlement in the Exumas other than Georgetown. Large is a bit relative, however. Three restaurants, 1 laundramat, a couple of very, very small grocery stores, and one very important ice-cream house (not a store, but a house where Christine sells $2 ice cream cones!). But some very friendly and fantastic Bahamians that made it a great visit.
Like all the islands, they are dependent on the mailboat, usually once a week, to bring any and all supplies including food. The arrival of the mailboat is an all-island event that closes up the stores and brings everyone down to the government dock to pick up their newly arrived supplies. Then all the stores open back up with fresh produce and a few more things on the shelves. It’s hard not to get excited just watching all the excitement!
Our time in Black Point seemed both hectic and relaxed at the same time. We met up with some cruising friends from last year, made new cruising friends, met some wonderful Bahamians, and created a whole new set of memories that will last for years to come.
Ida’s laundry mat and small store.
Over look at the laundry mat. Beautiful spot to sit!
Recess at the local school
Lorraine’s Cafe. Great food, wifi and getting together with other cruisers.
Lot’s of goodies come in on the mail boat!
Catching up with Joe and Yvonne off of Modaki…we met them last year.
Laurain’s granddaughter and great grand of bread maker. Fun with a 3 year old when our grands are so far away!
Jo and Jim from Ocean Spirit.
Second mail boat in one week!! We were told that it had been two weeks since the last one.
Hiked out to a blow hole. At high tide the water blows up through a hole in the rocks.
Laurain’s mother makes and sells bread.
Bread makers great-grand in her living room while we were buying bread.
Progress on the boat being repaird by the boat builder. We watched him work and talked to him several times.
Women on Black Point weave long pieces and they are sent to Nasaau where they are finished into baskets.
Heading into church with Kathy off Unicorn and Jo off of Ocean Spirit.
Lauraine and her mom singing a song before the preaching starts.
Buying ice cream cones from this woman at her house….$2 each!!
He quieted the seas with his power
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