A Date with the Devil

In our little harbor between the five uninhabited islands, we were anchored just north of Devil's Cay.  I wanted to set foot there before moving on.  Who wouldn't want to check the Devil's island off their list?  So we dinghied over to find out what was so harrowing.

It has a perfect beach,

a varied landscape,

and beautiful views, making it my favorite island roam thus far.

Below: View's of our anchorage from Devil's Cay.

The Devil grows snails,

which became our dinner.

(A few days later, after letting them clense in a salt water bucket). Honestly, I thought the snails had a better flavor than conch. Or maybe I just haven't had conch sautéed in garlic, olive oil, and butter over pasta.

Bullocks Harbor to Devil's Cay

On Monday, March 14^th, we left Bullocks Harbor for a 20 mile/3-4 hour sail to an anchorage nestled between five Cays.  With the proper 15 knots of SSW wind and calm seas, it was the first sail that was calm enough to walk around on deck and just chill.  We took our sweet time packing up that morning and left in the early afternoon to arrive at sunset.

Anytime we are en route we drag a fishing line or two.  The Berries are ripe with fish, and this movement didn't let us down.  We snagged a dinner in the form of a small pan-fryer Jack that I accordingly gutted, scaled ,and just pan-fried skin-on in coconut oil.  I would have kept the head and tail intact, but I couldn't quite fit it all in the pan.

Arriving at sunset.

Views of the anchorage.