Our Travels

Sunrise coffee time on the bow, then a short dinghy ride over to explore Spanish Wells.

After Columbus “found” the New World by landing in the Bahamas, they needed a stepping off spot when headed back to Spain. They dug several freshwater wells on an island, and bing! Spanish Wells was born. One of several islands that make up Eleuthera, Spanish Wells is home to a very successful lobster (it’s called crawfish around here) fishing fleet. A large fleet crewed by locals equates to Spanish Wells being quite prosperous compared to many of the islands. Reflected pride shows in how they maintain their boats, houses, and community.

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Time for some “Shoe leather express.” The town was neat and clean, and our few pictures don’t really do it justice. Houses and yards are almost all well-kept. Bubba’s an icon, as it started as a liquor store in a colorful bus (classic Caribbean) and has expanded. The wood gallery is an adjunct to the All-Grades school, run by a young Irish expat who teaches the kids “shop.” Wood crafts and a bit of metal work, the efforts are signed by the kids and offered for sale at the gallery. Colorful plants and maintenance-free yards abound!

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Wandered way over to the east side of the island for lunch on the waterfront.

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