29 April 2015
Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas
We arrived yesterday just before the thunderstorms.
We spent 4 days in Nassau waiting for weather that would allow us to sail to Bimini, a jumping off point to Florida.
We did enjoy a fine Mediterranean late lunch at the Athena Cafe with a balcony overlooking the shopping district. We went up the stairs to take a quick look at the menu and were ushered in by the proprietor, an elderly Greek man who assured us we would enjoy the food or not pay. We enjoyed the food, a leisurely served meal with a martini and a relatively good wine.
We had drinks each evening at the Poopdeck and had great conversation with some locals. A particularly interesting man was Errington Watkins a 80 some year old who had once been the Bahamian Minister of Police and a political activist.
We left Nassau in the afternoon in iffy weather and were headed to Chub Cay in the Berry Islands. The weather turned favorable and we continued through the night to Bimini, a beautiful full moon, good night, calm seas, and good sailing.
Bimini is famous for offshore fishing, it is still much like the other out islands and not overly developed. We spent three days again waiting for weather that would allow a comfortable crossing of the Gulf Stream to Florida.
6 May 2015
Bimini, Bahamas
My Mom, Minnie Pauline Bayer, passed away last night. I am comfortable she is at peace and is reunited with my Dad. In my sorrow I am exceptionally happy for them, I know they missed each other terribly.
Thank you Tammy and Ron for taking such good care of her.
