Considered the most populated area of Eleuthera, the shopping/provisioning is easy. For the freshest selection of produce, cruisers tend to hit the grocery stores the day after the supply boat comes in, which it did on Tuesday; hence, we’re going!
Gas price here? $5.50/gallon
Shoe leather express always in play on trips to the grocery stores. It was heart-warming to hear the sounds of children from the school windows. Apparently, they’ve gone back to in-school learning here in Rock Sound. Past pretty yards, a couple of churches, and of course, chickens. Hey! That’s SaltyMare peeking through the palms. She looks good in the tropics!
Along the way, we passed Ocean Hole Park (gleaned from the sign): The inland blue hole is ~300′ wide, >600′ deep, and thought to be connected to the ocean through underground passages formed nearly 300,000 years ago when the limestone bedrock eroded. The somewhat salty water has a high mineral and sulphur content believed to have healing powers. The pond-like spot is enjoyed by many turtles and ocean fish, including angelfish, parrotfish, mangrove snappers, and sergeant majors. Shame the water was too cool or we’d be taking a “healing” dip with those fishes!
where we enjoyed this nice view of Barefootin’ and SaltyMare from the cockpit of Chanceaux.
The sky’s aglow signaling a peaceful night ahead. Good night, all!
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