Indian Hole Cave

The way to this cave is via the hot hot beach, or through some serious bush. We opted for the beach, then cut through a short amount of bush. We tried to find this cave a few years back and struck out. Fortunately for us, the path had been marked a week or so back, made it fairly easy to find. It is a huge cave with lots of rooms, plenty to explore if you don't mind crawling.
I'm sitting under the hair dryer, or helmut - take your pick.
After the hot sweaty long hike we all cooled down in our friend's pool. Then went on for dinner at Gayle and Bruce's place. Great day!

Indian Hole Cave

Really a huge cave with lots of interesting features. Thankfully not nearly the amount of bats as the Deadman's Cay Cave. This cave probably housed a huge number of indigenous people way back in time, before Columbus showed up.
Kurt in the pointed hat, looks like a gnome with the light shining on him.

Indian Hole Cave

There were two entrances, one on the beach side, the other out in the bush.
Kurt looks up through a root hole. Gayle and Bruce check the cave info coordinates, not much help.
Scotty and Sharie take a breather.

Diamond Crystal

Tried to find a nice place to put in kayak, too choppy. Walked the beach for quite aways. More photos of the land locked tug boat, left there many moons ago. First pelican I've seen on Long Island, it was fishing.

Easter Kayak Trip

Kayaked to a Little island in Lochabar area. We walked around the island, took over an hour. There were Bahamian families camped out for the Easter weekend. Started raining, huddled under a palm tree, at least we were in our swim suits. The piece of coral I picked up looks like Jesus with arms spread out.

Souvenir From Acklins

Chris found this "Jim Buoy" on the beach. I was foo-fooing his taking it back, but he sneaked it in. Well, once it arrived here, I kind of liked the idea of an "Acklins Souvenir" so I got to work and painted some of the wonderful things on the buoy that we saw in the Acklins.

Acklins Big Adventure

Chartered Flight From Acklins to Long Island
When we saw this plane we were a little concerned that it might have a tough time making the flight back to Long Island, let alone getting off the ground. Then somebody said," hey stupid that's not your charter ", "oh, great", I said, just a little relieved. Stories are somewhat vague as to the history of this plane. Some say it has been here over 24 years, nobody remembers the details. They attempted to move it, but it's dang heavy. Might have been used for drug running. Makes for an interesting conversation piece.

On leaving, First of all, if I've forgotten to thank everyone for this fabulous adventure, forgive me. Lots of people were involved. Kevin graciously provided accommodations and kitchen, James M and Sederal transportation, and boating. And all the guys, goats, chickens and dog at Pleasant Bay Bar for socializing with us. The people of Acklins are the friendliest!

Putting this trip together wasn't easy. Sharie has the contacts, if anyone wants to go.

Acklins - aboard De Plane - Headed Back to Long Island

Sad to leave, hence the gray day.

De Plane Arrives

De Plane, our charter from Long Island. Not to worry about the big wrecked plane in the background.

James M, James K, Sharie & me

Flamingoes at Abraham's Bay

This was the highlight of my Acklins Adventure. The guys spied these flamingoes and warned us, so we crept up on them, we had cameras ready. We edged closer to the flamingoes and got lucky that they flew toward us, instead of away when they were leaving. Sharie took all these great pix.

Flamingoes

Not far from here we also saw an osprey flying with its catch of the day, a Blue Tang. To top it all off we saw an enormous gray sting ray, the biggest any of us have ever seen. Must have measured 6 feet across.

Flamingoes

Were amazed that they allowed us to come near them, there were around 16 of them.

Acklins Boating & Fishing with James M

Started really early at Bight of Acklins headed to Long Cay. We had a cooler of food, plenty of drinking water, lots of sunscreen. At one point during the "motor episodes" and the setting sun, we were debating the wisdom of swimming to one of the little cays or staying on the boat, it would be a tough decision. Fortunately James managed to get it started each time. There was also the added thrill of the gas situation, we were down to the dregs. Oh well, we continued laughing it up (more like hysterical laughing). When Kevin let the one tank run dry, he was busy chatting (too much Vodka) with James K, the engine stopped once again. Had lost track at this point of how many times it had stopped. James M had a few unkind words with Kevin, then proceeded to rip off the hood of the motor, attach an "iffy" rotten cord to the engine. Then put the gas hose into the almost empty other tank, and suck to get the gas to flow. James M had the other James at the choke and begin the tedious process of cranking up the motor. We all held our breath as James M once again encouraged the motor back to life. What a relief when it started. We were all eyeing the gas tank level, laying odds when we would run out.... When we spotted land I calculated how far I could comfortably swim if needed. At least I had my snorkel gear. Of course sharks are a real problem at twilight and near a boat. Once we saw the cell tower we were ready to mutiny the boat and wade in, but we restrained ourselves for a more dignified, nonchalant departure. Well actually disembarking wasn't dignified, more like trying to throw a whale overboard without too much bruising.

Notch another day of excitement and exhaustion in Acklins!

Sharie made a killer conch salad that night from our huge conch collection. Must have fed over a dozen people with it.

In the party, Sharie & James K, James M, Kevin, Chris and me.

Fish & Conch & Lobster

This was a long day of spearfishing, snorkeling and boat riding. We were out for quite a while. The gas situation and motor issues made for an exciting day. We made it as far as Long Cay, well we could see it in the distance. We were actually close to a couple of smaller cays. James stopped the boat and a bunch of jumped in. There were beautiful enormous star fish, the biggest I have ever seen. We also saw a couple of nurse sharks. We were out for quite a while, James, Sharie and Chris spear fishing, me collecting conch and enjoying a nice snorkel.